Communication Strategies

The recent enactment of the healthcare bill was meant to streamline the operations of the healthcare sector that has been regarded as deficient in different ways. In deed, the industry has witnessed many deficiencies including increased number of people without healthcare coverage and near bankruptcy of healthcare organizations. As we enter into the transition period, there is tension since the impact of the healthcare care bill is still unknown. Since the system may remain as it is for a long time before new legislation makes an impact, there is need to stay focused on the provision of healthcare to the target population.

As you read this article, you should understand that the Institute for Family Health aims at providing healthcare for the underserved population. The mission of the Institute for Family Health is to improve the quality and availability of family practice services that fits the needs of medically underserved population.  This is achieved through different services including development of healthcare facilities which operates on a family practice model, training healthcare professionals, engaging in health service research on primary healthcare, formulating health policies supporting direct patient care, and promoting diversity of its workforce (The Institute for Family Health, 2010). Therefore, one of the most important activity in achieving its mission is to develop and operate health facilities which are based on family practice model and integrating the works of a number of healthcare professionals.  To achieve this noble objective of providing the best healthcare services for you, the Institute for Family Health is in the process of acquiring North General Hospital which is on the verge of collapsing due to bankruptcy.   The acquisition is likely to affect the operation of the Institute for Family Health in different ways but you should be assured of continued operation of the facility at your service.

North General Hospital has served the people living around Harlem for more than 30 years. This area has a population of about 117,743 people in East Harlem and 151,113 people in Central Harlem (North General Hospital, 2010). The communities living east and Central Harlem are considered poorest in New York City with 7 out of 10 residents being African Americans. The bankruptcy of North General Hospital has not been by accident. It has been orchestrated by the operation factors in the healthcare system that is considered flawed by any standard. I feel that our healthcare system has not been well formulated and this may be the reason why some healthcare facilities like North General Hospital are collapsing. Then new healthcare bill is staged to revolutionize the provision of healthcare but as the fear fall in the industry about the uncertainty of the impact of the new healthcare bill, there is need to maintain sobriety and realize that the healthcare system is meant to serve Americans and there is no need to get tensed and regret the noble goal.

The Institute for Family Health may also be uncertain about the impact of new healthcare legislation. However, the hospital management has not neglected its goal of providing healthcare for the deserving cases. You should be aware that the operation of the Institute of Family Health and North General Hospital will not be affected by the new legislation. Institute for Family Health acquisition of North General Hospital can be considered as a way of ensuring continued provision of healthcare to Harlem community. The new healthcare bill is meant to improve healthcare delivery system in the country and, by all means, stakeholders will do what they can to ensure that it fulfills its mandate.  Even though the new healthcare law has been enacted, it is important that the Institute for Family Health ensure continued operation of North General Hospital in order to meet the healthcare need of the Harlem community. I would call all leaders and concerned stakeholders in Institute for Family Health to do all they can to ensure that North General Hospital continue to offer services as before. Leaders and all staff at Institute for Family Health and North General Hospital will strive despite the odds, to provide medical services to the community.