which areas of the organization seem to be doing well, and which ones are most in need of improvement?

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  • Based on this scorecard, which areas of the organization seem to be doing well, and which ones are most in need of improvement? What are your grounds for concluding this? Summarize what these scorecard indicators say about this organization in comparison with its peer organizations (e.g., the Custom Compare Group).
  • Consider the selection of metrics for this scorecard. Do you think this scorecard will provide managers and administrators with a balanced view of the organization’s performance? Explain why or why not. Suggest adding and/or deleting any metrics and provide a rationale for doing so.
  • Review the scenario and consider these details in connection with the scorecard data. Propose a significant, yet plausible strategic goal for this organization. Then identify 2–3 metrics the organization should focus on to help them meet this goal. Are these metrics in the scorecard already? If so, which ones are they? If not, which metrics would you add to the scorecard to help leadership monitor this strategic goal?

What are some things that you should look for when choosing a quality nursing home?

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Visit the American Health Care Association’s website at www.ahcancal.org. This organization provides information and advocacy for people needing long-term care. Medicare’s website also has valuable information regarding long-term care. You may also wish to visit other websites related to long-term care to help you with this assignment.

Scenario

Imagine that you are faced with finding a nursing home for an elderly family member. What are some things that you should look for when choosing a quality nursing home?

Write a two to three paragraph summary indicating what you suggest looking for when selecting a quality nursing home. Cite your sources using APA style guidelines. For assistance with APA, please visit your college’s Online Library which is accessible through the Resources tab.

What do you feel are the most important disparities that need to be addressed in the healthcare industry? How do the disparities affect individuals in terms of healthcare and what do you feel is the best course of action to remedy each disparity and why

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Cultural Diversity and Teamwork in Healthcare Ethics

Consider the scenarios given below and answer the questions listed after each scenario. Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.

Scenario 1

In the past, paternalism among healthcare providers was an accepted way of practicing medicine. Patients sought care from physicians and accepted their opinions and treatment choices without question. However, in today’s healthcare industry, there has been a shift away from paternalism as patients become active in their treatment choices and work as a team with their healthcare professionals. In the light of these facts, answer the following questions:

  • What do you feel has caused this shift and why?
  • Do you think this shift is for the better? How do you think this team approach to care can affect a patient’s care choices?

Scenario 2

With increasing diversity in the United States, a question has arisen regarding what accommodations should be made to assist the diverse population. Some groups or individuals feel in order to address the increasingly diverse population; we must employ a medical staff that is reflective of a community’s population. For example, if half of the population in a community is Hispanic, the medical office staff should be comprised of Hispanic workers.

  • Do you agree or disagree with this solution for addressing diversity in healthcare and why or why not? How would you address these diversity issues of the Unites States?
  • In the United States healthcare system, disparities such as socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic can be found. What do you feel are the most important disparities that need to be addressed in the healthcare industry? How do the disparities affect individuals in terms of healthcare and what do you feel is the best course of action to remedy each disparity and why

Discuss and apply at least one of the major ethical theories to the issue and the ethical decision-making process to the issue.

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The concept of rationing healthcare is dealt with on a daily basis. Healthcare rationing in the United States exists in various forms. Access to private health insurance is rationed based on price and ability to pay. Those not able to afford a health insurance policy are unable to acquire one, and sometimes, insurance companies prescreen applicants for pre-existing medical conditions and either decline to cover the applicant or apply additional price and medical coverage conditions. Access to state Medicaid programs is restricted by income and asset limits through a means test and to other federal and state eligibility regulations. Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that commonly cover the bulk of the population restrict access to treatment via financial and clinical access limits.

Using the South University Online Library, find a current article (no more than two years old) on rationing issues in healthcare. The article should also be peer-reviewed.

Note: Peer-reviewed refers to articles reviewed and approved by authors’ professional peers who are experts on the topic being discussed.

After reading your article, summarize its contents and the main theme discussed. Then, answer the following questions:

  • How is rationing defined and what criteria are offered to ration care?
  • Discuss and apply at least one of the major ethical theories to the issue and the ethical decision-making process to the issue.
  • What do you feel the impact of the issue in the article will be on the healthcare industry? What can be done to ensure rationing is done fairly?
  • Discuss the major codes of ethics of the stakeholders involved in the issue and how these codes will affect the decision-making process and the final decision.
  • Examine and discuss the impact that the issue and the final decision will have on the stakeholders involved.
  • Discuss any potential policy implications for the issue and the final decision.

Compile the summary and answers to the above questions in a 7- to 10-page Microsoft Word document.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

One model of leadership being adopted by many organizations, disciplines, and vocations is servant leadership. Describe this model. Identify two reasons why these groups are adopting this model.

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One model of leadership being adopted by many organizations, disciplines, and vocations is servant leadership. Describe this model. Identify two reasons why these groups are adopting this model.

Compare and contrast responses provided by your peer (in Professional Identity and Stewardship – Part I: Peer Interview assignment) with those provided by the leader. Share your impressions of their differences and similarities.

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AMP-450V Module 1 Professional Identity and Stewardship – Part II: Leadership Interview

Leadership and Vocation – Professional Responsibility and Stewardship

Grand Canyon University

 

Interview a person in a formal position of leadership within your organization (e.g., a supervisor, a manager, a director). Begin your interview with the following questions:

  1. What is your role as a health care team member?
  2. How do you define professionalism and how does professional responsibility influence your work?
  3. Do you consider yourself a steward of health care? Why or Why not?
  4. Is it important to you that leaders exercise professional advocacy and authenticity as well as power and influence when working with colleagues? Why or why not?

In 500-750 words, summarize your interview and share your impressions of the leader’s responses.

Compare and contrast responses provided by your peer (in Professional Identity and Stewardship – Part I: Peer Interview assignment) with those provided by the leader. Share your impressions of their differences and similarities.

 

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

Describe your observations of the interactions between members of the committee and determine whether the process used to arrive at decisions is a form of shared governance.

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Attend a committee meeting in your health care organization. If you are not currently employed in a health care setting, you may elect to attend a committee meeting at another company, a community center, a local school, local chamber of commerce or other professional organization.

Observe the interactions between committee members and the process used by the committee to arrive at decisions.

In 500-750 words, describe the function of the committee and the roles of those in attendance. Describe your observations of the interactions between members of the committee and determine whether the process used to arrive at decisions is a form of shared governance.

A minimum of two academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Submit the completed “Collaborative Committee Meeting Verification Form” with the assignment.

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

 

Explain how technology solutions in the health care industry improve the quality of care, safety and financial management decisions. (30 points)

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NOTE:  As for all work in this class, the final exam must be original work developed by the student solely for use in this class and must conform to academic policies.

 

Instructions:

 

Respond to the following questions with sufficient detail to demonstrate that you understand the material presented in this course.  Together, your responses should total about 2 pages, single-spaced.  Do NOT include any direct quotations, but write everything in your own words.  Remember that your arguments are best supported by credible resources.  The most thorough and complete responses will include supporting data, dates and ideas from sources beyond the course material.  If you include any dates or any concepts from another source you must include an APA in-text citation and a reference page, in APA format, added to your paper.  This exam has a total of 100 points, distributed among the questions as shown below.  The exam counts for 10% of your final grade.  It is to be submitted via your Assignment folder as a Word document (or a document that can be read using Microsoft Word) before the due date/time shown in the class schedule.

 

  1. Explain how an organization can insure its information systems are designed to enable their strategic outcomes. (20 points)

 

 

 

  1. Select a standard used to share data among different health information systems and explain how it works, tell when it became a standard, and identify the standard’s authorizing body.  Use of at least one resource other than the course materials is required.  (20 points)

 

 

 

  1. Explain how technology solutions in the health care industry improve the quality of care, safety and financial management decisions. (30 points)

 

 

 

  1. List and define one legal, one ethical and one regulatory policy issue associated with health care and explain how each would be accommodated in a health care information system.   If your answer incudes a standard, regulation or law, you should provide any relevant dates as to when they went into effect.  (30 points)

 

Compare the plans provided and determine the best plan for Betsy.  Remember to consider deductibles and general costs for the services she would be using.

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University of Phoenix Material

 

Case Study Comparisons

Part 1

Complete the chart below that differentiates the following insurance types.

Plan Type Characteristics of Plan (5 to 7 characteristics) Target Audience for Plan
Indemnity Plan
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHPs)
Medicaid
Medicare

 

Part 2

Review the insurance plans and answer the following questions.

Services Bronze Silver Gold
Monthly Cost $163.00 $194.00 $245.00
Deductible $6,000.00 $4,000.00 $1000.00
Primary Care $35.00 copay for three visits, then 20% of coinsurance $30.00 copay/provider/day $20.00 copay/provider/day
Specialist Visit $70.00 copay for three visits, then 20% of coinsurance $60.00 copay/provider/day $40.00 copay/provider/day
Preventive care/Screening/Immunization No charge No charge No charge
Diagnostic Test (x-ray, blood work) $35.00 copay or 20% of coinsurance if copay limit is researched Office visit copay or 20% of coinsurance Office visit copay or 20% of coinsurance
Level 1 Prescription Drugs $25 copay/30 day supply $15.00 copay/30 supply $15.00 copay/30 supply
Emergency Room Services 20% of coinsurance $350.00 copay/facility/day $250.00 copay/facility/day
Emergency Medical Transportation 20% of coinsurance 20% of coinsurance 20% of coinsurance
Urgent Care $75 copay $60.00 copay/provider/day $60.00 copay/provider/day
Hospital Stay (Facility fee, physician/surgeon fee) 20% of coinsurance 20% of coinsurance 20% of coinsurance

 

1. Compare the plans above.

  • What are the major differences between the plans?
  • What are the major similarities between the plans?
  • If you were presented with these plans, what would be the major selling points and pitfalls of the plans for you?

 

2. Read and answer the questions below regarding the two consumers and refer to the Gold, Bronze or Silver plans listed above.

Consumer A

Betsy has type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.  She visits the doctors often to keep her diabetes and blood pressure controlled.  The doctor regularly checks her blood levels and prescribes level 1 prescriptions to help Betsy control her diabetes and blood pressure.

  • Betsy is considered a controlled diabetic but still utilizes her insurance plan frequently.
    • Compare the plans provided and determine the best plan for Betsy.  Remember to consider deductibles and general costs for the services she would be using.

 

  • For a couple of years Betsy was really taking care of herself.  However, after suffering a broken leg and being more inactive, Betsy has gained weight and has not been diligent about controlling her diabetes.  Betsy has found that she is requiring emergency room services and urgent care more often.
  • If Betsy was considering changing her insurance plan, which plan should she consider? Why?

 

  • How does the plan she should consider in this scenario compare to the plan choice from the first question?

 

Consumer B

Zach is a healthy 30 year old that rarely goes to the doctors and is not on any medications.  He has been offered the following insurance plans and he is considering the plans for use of common alignments (i.e. colds) and for preventative tests.

  • Compare the plans and determine what would be the best plan for Zach.

 

Zach has recently been hired as a construction worker and was considering changing his health plan.  He realizes that this new job may have more hazards than his last job.

  • If Zach was considering changing his insurance plan, which plan should he consider? Why?

 

  • How does the plan he should consider in this scenario compare to the plan choice from the first question? Remember to consider deductibles and general costs for the services he would be using.