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Case Study: You are assessing the payer–patient mix for a health care organization. Currently, your payer mix is 40% Medicare, 10% Medicaid, 25% traditional indemnity insurance, 20% managed care, and 5% self-pay patients. Complete the following:
Using the most common office visit, CPT code 99214, determine the reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (online fee schedule available for Medicare).
Using the same CPT code, 99214, determine the be possible to obtain actual reimbursement information from your personal insurance carrier. If the information is not available, assume reimbursement by traditional indemnity insurance is usually 200% reimbursed more than Medicare and Medicaid, and managed care is usually 133% more than Medicare and Medicaid.
Compose an accounts receivable benchmark from this information showing columns for current, 30–60, 61–90, 90–120, and greater than 120 days.
Assess the information for areas of improved reimbursement of at least 20% or more.
Evaluate the options available to change the payer–patient mix with consideration of related legal and ethical issues.
Propose a best strategy with justification and rationale based on effective decision-making tenets.
Spreadsheets demonstrating the accounts receivable analysis will be attached as appendices, and there will be at least 7 relevant peer-reviewed academic or professional references published within the past 5 years. Also attach appropriate fee schedules.

Support this statement: The nurse plays an essential role in helping parents get ready for the discharge of their high risk infant to high-tech home care. 

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Support this statement: The nurse plays an essential role in helping parents get ready for the discharge of their high risk infant to high-tech home care.

Provide your response with references and in an APA format!

Apply the new information to a practice situation that demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communication, reflecting the reading in Chapter 25. 5. Write a conclusion.

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For this assignment, consult the “Professional Communication Cultural Sensitivity Guide.”

Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words on a specific cultural group. Use the following guidelines:

1. Select one article from a nursing journal focused on a cultural group.

2. In the introduction, state your reason for selecting the cultural group.

3. Summarize the key points of the article.

4. Apply the new information to a practice situation that demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communication, reflecting the reading in Chapter 25.

5. Write a conclusion.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Plagiarism is Unacceptable

Template Writing Guide

Title of Paper

This is the introduction. It should include purpose of paper and rationale for selection of specific cultural group. It would be appropriate to cite information from your textbook regarding the importance of cultural competence in nursing.

Summary of Article

Summarize article succinctly. Then focus on the key cultural differences that should be taken into consideration when providing care.

Application to Practice

In this section, be sure to focus on communication (assessing, comforting, teaching) that would demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the cultural group. You may also include other nursing interventions that would demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Cite from chapters in text to provide additional general information applicable to key points.

Conclusion

In the conclusion, address the importance of cultural sensitivity in communication, both generally and with this population. Describe any conclusions you have drawn from the article/text readings related to this paper. Do not introduce new information.

References

Provide complete information for the references you have cited in your paper.

. A description of a middle-range theory that could be applied to the problem. Is this middle-range theory appropriate to your identified problem?

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Applying Theory to a Practice Problem: Part 2: Application of Middle-Range Theory to Problem

PURPOSE:

It is important to understand how middle-range theory can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In the previous assignment, you identified a practical problem that emerged from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. In this assignment, you will explore and apply middle-range theory to solve the specific problem that you identified in the previous assignment.

DIRECTIONS:

Consider the problem that you described in the previous assignment and the instructor feedback about that assignment.

Write a paper (1,000 to 1,500 words) that describes how middle-range theory can be applied to the identified problem. The paper should include the following:

1. A brief summary of the problem.

2. A description of a middle-range theory that could be applied to the problem. Is this middle-range theory appropriate to your identified problem?

3. A brief discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins.

4. A discussion of how the middle-range theory has been previously applied.

5. A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory to the identified problem. How would your practice change by incorporating this theory?

Prepare this assignment according to guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Plagiarism is Unacceptable

. Describe the theorist (short biography and major influences on the theorist).

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Topic: Expert Practices

Benchmark Assignment: Applying Theory to a Practice Problem: Part 3: Application of Borrowed Theory to Problem and Conclusion

This is a Collaborative Learning Community assignment.

In your group, write a report on the chosen theorist/theory that includes the following:

1. Introduction: Identify the theorist and rationale for the selection.

2. Describe the theorist (short biography and major influences on the theorist).

3. Indicate the category under which the theorist falls (can use McEwen & Wills classification or other source).

4. Incorporate assumptions underlying the theory (including how metaparadigm concepts are defined).

5. Include major concepts of the theory.

6. Include major propositions of the theory.

7. Provide examples from the literature of how the theory has been used.

8. Describe how the theory will be integrated into practice at your institution (or how it will be used as a foundation, framework, etc.). This is an action plan.

9. Give concrete examples of how theory would be integrated (e.g., assessment guide) and what patient outcomes could be measured as a result of implementing the theory.

10. Conclusion: Contrast present practice with what would take place if the theory were guiding the practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Plagiarism is Unacceptable

Did the leaders communicate effectively with all of the stakeholders involved? How could communication have been improved?

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Analysis of the Chilean Mine Rescue

Details:

Review the assigned article, “Leadership Lessons From the Chilean Mine Rescue.”

Write a 500-750 word paper that analyzes the Chilean mine rescue. As a leader, you will be faced with responding immediately to solve issues. The Chilean mine rescue is an example of leadership under extreme circumstances. Reflect on this example to shape how you might apply the goal-path theory and the situational approach in an everyday, real-world situation.

Address the following questions and concepts:

1. How did the leaders demonstrate flexibility and adaptability? Please provide examples.

2. How did the leaders apply aspects of the path-goal theory to this situation? Provide examples.

3. Did the leaders communicate effectively with all of the stakeholders involved? How could communication have been improved?

4. How well did the leaders follow the situational approach to leadership? Provide examples.

5. How does this example shape how you might apply the goal-path theory and the situational approach in a real-world situation, in your content?

Include three to five references to support your position.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Plagiarism is Unacceptable

What are important factors to consider when leading teams within the various levels of the organization?

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Topic: Becoming a Team Leader 

Creating and Leading Effective Teams

Details:

Review the Harvard Business School reprint, Leading Teams. Consider the criteria for successful teams and the factors needed to ensure teams are structured for success.

Create a plan (750-1,000 words) describing the steps necessary to create more successful teams at various levels within your organization. Include the following in the plan:

Define the characteristics and structure of successful teams within your organization. How are independent teams vital to the success of your organization?

1. What are important factors to consider when leading teams within the various levels of the organization?

2. What factors are important to consider when leading teams at the executive level?

3. What aspects are essential in identifying appropriate members for teams and ensuring the teams are successfully launched?

4. What factors are important to ongoing team dynamics? Describe guidelines to evaluate the function and productivity of teams.

5. Compassion is a significant attribute of many religions and philosophies, including a Christian worldview, as well as being important for both authentic and servant leadership. As a leader, how would you empower your teams through compassion to honor diversity and support equality for all members as they work toward a common goal?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Plagiarism is Unacceptable

) What problem are associated with the use of live attenuated vaccines?

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Answer Critical Thinking Questions 1-3 for Chapter 18 on page 526 and Clinical Application Question 1-4 for Chapter 19 on page 557. Answers should be submitted in a word document with any associated references used. 

Answer Critical Thinking Questions 1-3 for Chapter 18 on page 526 and

1) What problem are associated with the use of live attenuated vaccines?

2) Many of the serological tests require a supply of antibodies against pathogens. For example, to test for Salmonella, anti-Salmonella antibodies are mixed with the unknown bacterium. How these antibodies obtained?

3) A test for antibodies against Treponema pallidum uses the antigen cardiolipin and patient’s serum (Suspected of having antibodies). Why do the antibodies react with cardiolipin? What is the disease?

Clinical Application Question 1-4 for Chapter 19 on page 557

1) Fungal infections such as athlete’s foot are chronic. These fungi degrade skin Keratin but are not invasive and do not produce toxins. Why do you suppose that many of the symptoms of a fungal infection are due to hypersensitivity to the fungus?

2) After working in a mushroom farm for several months, a worker develops these hives, edema, and swelling lymph node

a) What do these symptoms indicate?

b) What mediators cause these symptoms?

c) How many sensitivities to a particular antigen be determined?

d) Other employees do not appear to have any immunological reactions. What could explain this?

(Hint: The allergen is conidiophores from molds growing in the mushroom farm)

3) Physicians administering live, attenuated mumps and measles vaccines prepared in chick embryos are instructed to have epinephrine available. Epinephrine will not treat these viral infections. What is the purpose of keeping this drug on hand?

4) A woman with blood type A+ once received a transfusion of AB+ blood. When she carried a type B+ fetus, the developed hemolytic disease of the newborn. Explain why this fetus developed this condition even though another type B+ fetus in a different type A+ mother was normal

Explain how this article has contributed to your understanding of health disparities experienced by women.

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Read the article, Of disparities and diversity: Where are we? by Gloria Sarto, M.D., PhD.

In a 4- to 5-page Microsoft Word document, provide your answers for the questions given below:

Provide a brief summary of the article.

Explain how this article has contributed to your understanding of health disparities experienced by women.

Discuss why it is important to identify disparities between and within different racial and ethnic groups of women.

Explain why African American women have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer although their Caucasian female counterparts have a higher incidence rate. Cite at least two additional articles to support your explanation.

Identify the strategies that are in place to decrease the health disparities of all women.

Submission Details:

Support your responses with example

Cite any sources in APA format