Corazon y Alma Health Strategic Plan
Healthcare Financial Management, Western Governors University
Population Health Management
A. Write a summary of the “Population Risk Assessment Worksheet”
The target population is pregnant women and women of childbearing age. While the
hospital has OB services, they are lacking appropriate and comprehensive prenatal care (Corazon
y Alma Profile, n.d.). Several significant health determinants which include geography, financial,
education, transportation, and socioeconomic. Disparities in healthcare access are prevalent,
particularly for those in isolated or underserved areas, impacting timely medical intervention and
chronic disease management. With nearly 15% of residents living below the federal poverty level
(U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Miami-Dade County, Florida, n.d), the high cost of healthcare
and lack of insurance are significant obstacles. Only 7.6% of the population utilizes public
transportation (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Miami-Dade County, Florida, n.d.) and for those
living in poverty, this is often the only transit options available. Limited public transportation
options hinder residents’ ability to reach healthcare facilities, increasing the likelihood of missed
appointments and delayed care. 82.7% of adults in the population have a high school degree or
, higher meaning that 17.3% did not complete high school transportation (U.S. Census Bureau
QuickFacts: Miami-Dade County, Florida, n.d.). Low health literacy, often due to language
barriers and educational disparities, affects people’s ability to navigate the healthcare system and
understand medical information. Additionally, high levels of poverty, unemployment, language
barriers, and housing instability contribute to poor health outcomes, making it difficult for
individuals to prioritize and access healthcare services.
Pursing the prenatal line will improve access to prenatal care and can significantly lower
the incidence of complications such as preterm birth and low birth weight, reducing the need for
expensive neonatal intensive care. According to the Corazon y Alma Health Profile (n.d.),
17.8%
Healthcare Financial Management, Western Governors University
Population Health Management
A. Write a summary of the “Population Risk Assessment Worksheet”
The target population is pregnant women and women of childbearing age. While the
hospital has OB services, they are lacking appropriate and comprehensive prenatal care (Corazon
y Alma Profile, n.d.). Several significant health determinants which include geography, financial,
education, transportation, and socioeconomic. Disparities in healthcare access are prevalent,
particularly for those in isolated or underserved areas, impacting timely medical intervention and
chronic disease management. With nearly 15% of residents living below the federal poverty level
(U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Miami-Dade County, Florida, n.d), the high cost of healthcare
and lack of insurance are significant obstacles. Only 7.6% of the population utilizes public
transportation (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Miami-Dade County, Florida, n.d.) and for those
living in poverty, this is often the only transit options available. Limited public transportation
options hinder residents’ ability to reach healthcare facilities, increasing the likelihood of missed
appointments and delayed care. 82.7% of adults in the population have a high school degree or
, higher meaning that 17.3% did not complete high school transportation (U.S. Census Bureau
QuickFacts: Miami-Dade County, Florida, n.d.). Low health literacy, often due to language
barriers and educational disparities, affects people’s ability to navigate the healthcare system and
understand medical information. Additionally, high levels of poverty, unemployment, language
barriers, and housing instability contribute to poor health outcomes, making it difficult for
individuals to prioritize and access healthcare services.
Pursing the prenatal line will improve access to prenatal care and can significantly lower
the incidence of complications such as preterm birth and low birth weight, reducing the need for
expensive neonatal intensive care. According to the Corazon y Alma Health Profile (n.d.),
17.8%
