Interval and Ratio Level of Measurement
Can you describe interval and ratio level of measurement relating it to healthcare?
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Economic Principles & Equal Access
What are the economic principles surrounding equal access healthcare coverage?
Develop a Study Problem, Purpose and Questions
Develop a Study Problem, Purpose and Questions A regional hospital is redefining the focus of a diabetic clinic with the purpose of emphasizing health promotion and prevention. Family programs will include aspects or dimensions as outlined above. Choose one of the dimensions of wellness (in the above list) and identify a
Case in Healthcare Management: "The Drill Sergeant" The Drill Sergeant is a case study that describes a situation whereby a manager learns casually that a newly appointed supervisor for a weekend shift is not well-received by staff.
Case in Healthcare Management: "The Drill Sergeant" The Drill Sergeant is a case study that describes a situation whereby a manager learns casually that a newly appointed supervisor for a weekend shift is not well-received by staff. The manager discusses this with weekend staff one by one to confirm the casual report. The c
Performance Management Project
I have chosen a Managed Care Group, for Example LaVida Medical Group. I am having a problem finding information on # 3 and # 8. I am done with the rest. If you get some ideas, that will be helpful. Performance Management Project Requirements Select a health care organization and write a plan for what you consider to be an
Payment Systems
How has the country's payment systems in history embraced the health economics picture?
Art and Science of Healthcare Management
To what degree is healthcare management an art or science, both or neither? Provide an example to illustrate your answer.
Healthcare Safety Net
What is unique in a healthcare safety net which makes conventional economic principles not applicable?
Healthcare and the Consumer
I think I'm in over my head with this. I've been struggling with it for days. Could someone please help me? Complete the following portions of a strategic plan for a fictional healthcare organization or an existing healthcare organization: ?Identify and describe the healthcare organization that will serve as your focus. In
Quality Assurance
Has the movement towards Quality Assurance in healthcare brought about standards in methods and practices?
Specialization Project
The potential impact that the underserved patients have on a healthcare organization's: a.Staff levels, particularly skilled nursing and other health professionals. b.Human resource management and development. c.Technology advancements. d.Organizational restructuring. e.Financial solvency. f.Development of community hea
Structure of Health Care relationships versus content
In the structure of health care, what's more important - relationships or content?
Healthcare System
Which type of health care system is the most effective - a vertically integrated system where one provider covers all facts of the health care process, or a more "horizontal" system with specialization and the need to go to different providers for different facets of care?
The Health Care System - Managed Care
How is managed care likely to impact the long-term supply of healthcare providers in the United States?
Why is it important to understand the historical evolution of the healthcare system?
Why is it important to understand the historical evolution of the healthcare system?
Health care system
What basic service components are necessary in order for a healthcare system to be considered complete? Why are these the necessary components?
Political Competence and Good Corporate Citizenship
How are good corporate citizenship and political competence related? Do not included anything about "Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Of Albany", Georgia" or Baxter international. JUST explain---- How are good corporate citizenship and political competence are related? How would you answer this question in 3-4 paragraphs?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Advanced Information Systems
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of advanced information systems for the types of healthcare organizations listed below and list two advantages and disadvantages for each of them. *large urban community hospitals *small rural hospitals *free clinics based in poor urban communities
Recruitment, Selection and Planning in Healthcare
How do training and development assist in recruitment and selection? Why is career development/succession planning an important component of an organization's strategic plan, and what actions could you take to make yourself more marketable within an organization?
Policy Formulation: "Strengthening and Improving Medicare"
On April 9, 2003 the U.S. congressional Subcommittee on Health (part of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce) heard testimony from various witnesses on the topic "Strengthening and Improving Medicare." Please see the site: http://energycommerce.house.gov/108/Hearings/04092003hearing868/hearing.htm for the following h
Health Policy Implementation and Modification: Verteran, Military & Private Sector
1. Can you Please describe some major differences in health policy between the Military Health System, the Veterans Health Administration, and the private sector? 2. Give an example of how policies in one system might influence policy-making in another system. 3. What are some criteria for answering the question, "is the iss
The Context and Process of Health Policymaking
Can someone answer the following question: How does the external environment (stakeholders, regulations, accrediting agencies, etc.) affect the policymaking process?
The Context and Process of Health Policymaking
1. How does the external environment (stakeholders, regulations, accrediting agencies, etc.) affect the policymaking process? 2. Identify the main accrediting agencies and explain the impact of accreditation on healthcare management. 3. Describe the impact of recent laws and regulations on the management of health care
The Context and Process of Health Policymaking
If expenditures on medical services are less effective in reducing mortality rates than are changes in lifestyle behavior? Why does the U.S. continue to spend an increasing portion of its resources on medical care? Feel free to draw upon your own experiences as well as the internet or other resources to answer this question.
Implementation of Core Measures
Discuss an implementation plan using the change process for the introduction of the core measure (Pneumonia from JCAHO's Core Measures). Please include a description of the core measure, the date element, the relationship of the core measure to an organization's mission, vision, values or key results, involvement of middle manag
JCAHO core performance measures
Select one core performance measure listed on the JCAHO web site that is used in an organization for quality improvement. Describe its impacts to organizational performance.
Population Access to Health Care Services
Please help answer the following questions about health care management. 1) How does employment status affect one's access to health care? 2) How does one's environment impact health and use of services?
Systems in Healthcare
You have been asked by your supervisor to speak at the next manager meeting about the following topic: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the electronic medical record for Patients and for Providers? Objective: Assess the role of information systems management in medical management operations and reporting
Planning, Marketing, and Finance in the HCO
What is the role of healthcare marketing in an HCO's strategic planning process? Provide an example. Be sure to identify and discuss basic marketing elements. Be sure to discuss why effective communication is paramount in getting the right message across. Select a heathcare organization you are familiar with and advise that o
Service Components for Healthcare System
1. What basic service components are necessary in order for a healthcare system to be considered complete? 2. Why are these the necessary components? The subject has to do with the Healthcare Industry not health science that subject area was not available.