Health Care Reports Samples For Students

1. Research the history of health information technology and trends in the management of health records.

Information Technology was introduced in healthcare in the late 1970s, when Medicare started to use computers widely in healthcare. Although punch cards and first computers were in use since the 1950s as well. Insurance companies can be considered as pioneers of Health Information Technology. It was in the 1990s, when the integration of computers with clinical systems was initiated. After that, health applications were developed by vendors to be run on integrated computers. After the evolution of LANs and WANs in computer ...

In The Book “The Spirit Catches You And You Fall Down”, The Author Anne Fadiman Tells A True Story Of Lia And Her Family.

Ms Fadiman a journalist eloquently documents the anguish of the worst epilepsy disorder in childhood. In early 1980, a large number of Hmong families fled oppression and war in Southeast Asia and came to settle in the United States. Lee family settled in an apartment complex in central California (Fadiman 3). Their settlement signaled an immersion in a cultural and social setting entirely different from theirs. Lia Lee was born to this family in 1982. At three ...

Impact of Healthcare Laws

- The constitution of United States of America guarantees liberty, life and pursuit of happiness to its citizens. Health care is one of the fundamental rights that the constitution protects. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act is necessitates a medical screening examination and stabilizing treatment for all the patients presented at any emergency department across the United States of America. The ethical principle guiding delivery of quality care to the patients that require emergency attendance despite the challenges is the distributive justice. The challenges that tend to threaten this care include inadequate community resource, insufficient capacity and underinsured ...

Introduction:

Waiver schemes and the family waivers have been proposed by many states in the country, with each having various schemes to accommodate all those who are in need of help and support. There have been a lot of schemes by the department like the scheme for supporting military families with all their medical expenses, providing them with jobs in the health department, offering them support system in terms of medlineplus schemes etc. Many more such ventures by the public health department have made them unique in the whole world. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2012)
A family ...

Leadership in Health and Social Care: The challenge of promoting effective teamwork on hand hygiene compliance in an inter-disciplinary environment for team leaders in Hong Kong authority hospitals

Part I

Introduction:
Hand hygiene is the single most effective and cost efficient method for preventing and reducing the transmission of hospital acquired infections. Adherence to hand hygiene practices is the most important method of reducing infections in healthcare facilities. Because hands of healthcare workers frequently serve as vectors for the transmission of organisms between patients, and are also a major reservoir for pathogens with antimicrobial resistance, the simple act of washing ones ...

Enter Your University

This paper will address the different nuances of Health care company merger and acquisitions , specifically it will address the key financial drivers which prompt a merger, post merger analysis , financial planning in the post merger arena and the relevance of financial analysis in a healthcare organization. Finally the paper will address the current state of the healthcare system and what we can expect to see in the future.

Financial drivers that prompt mergers and acquisitions in Healthcare organizations.

Target company value: If the acquiring company feels that the target company to merge with is undervalued it would be a win fall for the former. Also from the perspective if the target company ...

Introduction The increasing technological advancement, changing healthcare policies and progression of some illness calls for evidence-based research in heath care. The need to adapting to new techniques in the contemporary nursing has led to researchers coming up with a large volume of literature. Decision in healthcare has then turned out very complex. It requires a systematic search and analysis of every article and document by caregivers to get the appropriate evidence-based information. The use of a systematic review in managing large volumes of research evidence involves the process of documenting the methods before starting any search to identify different studies under the ...

Background information

Kindred Healthcare Inc. was established in the year 1985 under the name Vencor Inc. After its operation for a decade and a half, the company filed for bankruptcy. After the dealing with the bankruptcy cases, the company opted to change its name to the currently known Kindred Healthcare Inc. Despite the initial bankruptcy odds, the company has revitalized itself to be one of the leading providers of health care services in the United States of America. The company’s mission is to enhance the healing process of their patients’ and reignite their hope in life. Further, the company is focused on ...

Q1a. Dental health goal and reasons for making it a health priorityGoal: Increase the number of patients receiving oral healthcare services by 150 percent to receive oral services such as preventive measures, risk assessment, and dental treatment.Reasons for making it a priority
Walls and Murray, (2013) provides the following approaches for making priority in oral care.Increase self-confidence- excellent oral care (flossing and brushing) reduces the plaque that leads to bad breath. Regular assessment and preventive measures help keep the smile in the best condition that leads to self-confidence.Detect and prevent oral cancer- early diagnosis has been proved to be the ...

The Ministry of Health for United Arab Emirates is mandated to employ UAE national health professionals that possess the suitable qualifications (Health Authority-Abu Dhabi, 2012). This is in accordance with Health Authority-Abu Dhabi Personal Qualification Requirements. This geared towards ensuring high-quality healthcare services are effectively delivered to patients. Moreover, the ministry is at the forefront in ensuring that UAE national health professionals employed are given most appropriate training and supervision that can facilitate the development of these professionals in their careers (Federal Department of Nursing: UAE Ministry of Health, 2011). Additionally, the ministry has to define benefits that are ...

The Civil Healthcare Fraud case happened in Birmingham. The case was as a result of a complaint launched by a whistleblower. The defendants in the case were; King Jnr., King and Associates Inc., Marie King, SouthernCare Inc. and William Bill. Those involved in the investigation of the case were the FBI, The US Attorney (Joyce White Vance) and the Department for Health and Human Services in the United States.
According to the article, “Civil Healthcare Fraud Allegations Settled for $ 1.4 Million”, the manager of King and Associates, Inc. was Marie King. She was a registered nurse and had the duty of directing ...

In the United States, a national system for determine qualified health care providers does not exist. Local and state governments as well as professional organizations are responsible for providing people with credentialing information about healthcare providers. In my state, the department of health is responsible for providing the public with the necessary information on practitioners’ qualification. My state has a license data base called the provider credential search where on the department of health website where the public can go to find out the information about healthcare providers. https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/SearchCriteria.aspx. The state department of health provides this information as a service to its ...

Social implications of implementing electronic health records

Introduction
Electronic health records (EHRs) are patient-centered records that provide access to information instantly and securely for authorized users. First, electronic health records store patients' medical histories such as diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, and test results. Secondly, electronic health records provide access to evidence-based tools that enable health care providers’ base their decisions about patient care. Thirdly, electronic health records automate and streamline health care providers’ workflow. In addition, electronic health records allow sharing of information with other providers and organization such as laboratories, consultants, pharmacies, as well as clinics.

Summary of the report

The report presents the following:
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Introduction

The doughnut hole refers to a program whereby the amount for treatment increases gradually. For example, people used to offset the total cost of their medications in the doughnut hole. However, with the introduction of Affordable Care Act seniors are now not required to pay the full amount of their medication cost.

Health care reforms will improve health care for the seniors (Riggs, 2014). First, the Affordable Care Act will close the doughnut hole that was forcing the seniors to pay the full cost for their prescriptions. For example, seniors received a fifty percent reprieve when buying drugs covered in the ...

The Never Event Plan from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Research indicates that about 44000 to 98000 deaths take place yearly within the US resulting from preventable medical errors (Kohn, Corrigan & Donaldson, 2010). According to reports by CDC, in the year 2002, about 99000 deaths occurred due to preventable or avoidable hospital-acquired infections (Klevens et al., 2009, p. 160). Moreover, studies reveal that medical errors can account for over 2.4 million additional hospital days as well as 9.3 billion USD in excess charges (Kohn, Corrigan & Donaldson, 2010). As a result, of these alarming statistics as well as shocking medical errors, efforts have existed to enhance the delivery of medical care ...

The first principle that BUPA must adopt is that it must understand true costs. This company will make this achievement by using the standard cost component. This tool should be applied in budget preparation, pricing reporting and performance based incentive plans (Elliott, 2004). This is based on the increase in utility costs, which has decreased the operating surplus. In 2012, the operating surplus was £ 38,364,000. This was a decline from £ 54,202,000 in the previous year (Bupa Care Homes (CFG) plc, 2012). Understanding true costs will ensure that BUPA improves its costing control system. In this case, ...

Introduction

In the current dynamic world, there is a huge need for organizations to avail a method of syncing various consumer related information so as to avail quality customer service. This is particularly very vital in the healthcare sector where even the smallest bit of information can play a significant role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of patients. This paper aims to explore an example of a technology in the healthcare sector that has enabled the syncing of patient related information between various healthcare providers. The technology in question is Health Information Exchange commonly abbreviated as HIE. The paper will begin by defining ...

Introduction

- Discuss New Jersey State health initiatives and their relationship to the DHHS National Prevention Strategy and Healthy People 2020.

List the state-mandated reportable communicable diseases.

Discuss the status of measles cases in the state with accompanying epidemiologic data.
Discuss the status of pertussis cases in the state with accompanying epidemiologic data.
Explain the Organizational structure of the state’s official public health agency.
Present an overview of the state’s immunization program to include discussion of IIS (Immunization Information System).
Conclusion Summary
- Post of a summary of the paper to the Discussion Board in Blackboard with response to at ...

Lifestyle choices take a significant toll on health care costs in the United States. Lauretta Claussen, in the May 2009 edition of Safety + Health discusses the modest corporate attempts at lifestyle modification and the impact on their employees health. It is believed that nearly 87.5% of medical costs are related to lifestyle choices such as smoking, eating, and exercise habits. In her report on programs initiated at the corporate level for employee fitness, she cites far-reaching success of these programs in tackling morbidity.
The report relies on anecdotal evidence from human resource managers of large corporations. At Great Omaha ...

Public Health in San Fernando

Public healthcare in San Fernando, California, does not receive the attention it deserves. For example, low-income children, seniors and undocumented immigrants do not have access to mental health services. The same groups are also vulnerable to chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma. Reports by community organizations and hospitals in the area rate heart diseases, stroke, and cancer as the leading healthcare concerns, with those vulnerable groups being the hardest hit.
Teenage mothers also grapple with the same problems. However, for teenage mothers it is worse because they are at a high risk of dropping out of school, becoming ...

Report: Role and Career Opportunities - Health Care Assistant

Summary
This report examines the roles, responsibilities and career opportunities for those seeking to be employed as a Health Care Assistant (HCA), for those living in Ireland.
The report first sets out a typical job description, which provides information about the HCA’s role and responsibilities, as well as general requirements in terms of experience and academic requirements. The same source also provides data regarding pay rates and details of typical levels of experience plus the preponderance of females fulfilling this role.
The next part of the report summarizes feedback from a working HCA, who describes her daily routine, ...

Background: An Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is now a standard method of using information technology within the healthcare industry. Smaller clinics and practices that remain on paper systems need to seriously consider making this capital expenditure (Blumental and Tavenner, 2010).
Issue: Our practice has long relied upon paper records for its patient background and treatment information. Paper-based record systems suffer from significant limitations such as difficulty in searching for specific information, issues with handwriting, and problems with physical space, accessibility, and sharing within and outside the organization (Ayatollabi, Bath, and Goodacre, 2009).
Proposed approach: EHR systems are ...

INTRODUCTION

The objective of this project is to assess the importance of strategic management in the healthcare industry. In order to effectively do so, the reasons for the development of strategic management model to address change management for sustainability and growth are separately evaluated. In addition, the differences between organizational change and transformational change have also been evaluated. To gain significant understanding regarding the topic of interest, an example of successful leadership models in today’s healthcare industry has been provided along with the tools that can be used for the assessment of leadership effectiveness.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MODEL IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

Healthcare organizations are highly complex ...

In March 23, 2010, the US Federal Government implemented the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) also known as “Obamacare”. This law, signed by President Barack Obama overhauls the US healthcare system, which was formalized in 1965 through the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid. This law’s objectives are to decrease the number of Americans that do not have health insurance and reduce the health care costs, through a series of mandates, subsidies, tax credits and other mechanisms that will increase the number of insured Americans and make the delivery of healthcare more efficient thus reducing costs. This bold ...

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Introduction

In health care services, the nurse is the first person most patients meet when they come for treatment, and in many ways a nurse is the ‘gatekeeper’ of the access to medical services. However, for taking the correct decisions (in our profession it literally are life and death decisions), a nurse has to be equipped with the proper information regarding the patient. So proper information capturing is crucial phase in the treatment of a patient. This is where triage forms gain their significance. The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of triage is – “the process of sorting of patients according to the ...

Introduction

According to Teitbaum & Wilensky (2007), policies developed in different industries form an integral part of how individuals perform various activities aimed at assisting the society. Signing of patient Protection and Affordable Act by United States President Barrack Obama led to a lot of changes in the health sector. The introduction of healthcare reforms in the health sector act brought about many reforms that ensured affordable healthcare services to all irrespective of financial status. The healthcare reform ensured almost every American citizen has a private or government insurance to take care of all hospital bills. In addition, more than 61% of citizens ...

Wound care, especially the management of chronic wounds is a costly affair. It is estimated that for every 1000 patients, 3.5 have a wound (Shepherd & Nixon, 2013). This implies that considerable resources are spent in the management of wounds. For instance, in the US, $2.8 billion is spent annually in the management of about 3-5 million chronic wounds. Chronic wounds negatively impact on the quality of life of affected patients since they affect their comfort, mobility, emotional well-being, life satisfaction, create caregiver burden, and time is spent seeking medical care (Buckley, Adelson, & Agazio, 2009). The implementation of prospective payment systems has ...

Article Discussion (HEALTHCARE)

Discuss the various costs and their relationship to planning, budgeting, and control
The healthcare sector in United States incurs many costs in relation to planning different operations. The rising concerns about the costs of health care have become a serious concern to the federal government. The passage of Medicate and Medicaid lead into the acceleration of the federal budget and overall national health costs. In an effort to minimize crises facing the health care sector, health care policy experts advised on expanding the number of health maintenance organizations. The increase in number of health care centers had a significant impact ...

Managed care is a term used to portray a range of techniques intended to reduce the cost of provision of health care benefits and to improve the quality of care for the organizations that offer these health services. It is also a term that describes a system of financing and delivering quality health care to listed individuals and health providers who have adopted and subscribed to managed care techniques and concepts. It is highly credited with controlling health care cost by forcing the providers to review and discount their rates while at the same time improve on the quality of their health services. ...

Non-Hospital vs. Acute Hospital Comparison.

Health care can be defined as overnight patient care that requires supervision of the health condition of a patient. Non-hospital care refers to care that does not require overnight stays in hospitals, and can be managed during patient’s visits to a hospital (Griffin, 2008). A non-hospital health care facility operates under four elements; curative medicine, disease prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation. However, these functions or elements differ in various non-hospital care providers (Singh, 2010).
Some non-hospital health care facilities specialize on treatment, others on rehabilitation while others specialize on disease prevention. In a non-hospital care facility, there lacks a clear classification ...

Summary of Article

The article revolves around rumors of unethical conduct that have occurred at a health care organization. The structure of this organization is organized such that there is a head CEO chairing a board comprising of CEOs who are heading smaller branches of the health care organization in the localities. The head CEO who chairs the board comprising of junior CEOs has heard rumors that one of the valued member of his board has been involved in unethical conduct against the stipulated health care organization laid rules and regulations of running of day-to-day operations. During such instance, the following are the recommendations of ...

Technological advancements in various fields have been consistently apparent in today’s society. Communications, travel, production, and other industries make use of technologically advanced equipment and gadgets every day. Wherever we look, we can see the profound effects of technology and how it changes people’s everyday lives. It is indeed astounding to see the products of technology that people fifty or a hundred years ago thought was impossible.
Any technological innovation is a product of a human need that needs to be addressed. Through this constant discovery and conscious effort to answer these human needs, we get to see many ...

Introduction

Health care organization refers to an organization which offers services including prevention and treatment of diseases to patients. Health care practitioners deal in different fields such as dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, medicine, and chiropractic. Various countries have different means of ensuring its citizens get access to quality health care services. As such, some governments tax citizens who earn income to meet health care expenses. Governments offer social health insurance which insures people against various ailments. Nevertheless, health care services can also be funded through charities and individual citizens. Patients and their relatives require quality services whenever they seek for services ...

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Abstract

The healthcare providers are focused to enhance the healthcare status in the country by means of remaining responsive towards the healthcare need of the nation. The public healthcare organizations address the healthcare need the residents at the national level by offering the effective healthcare services. The current paper has conducted the situational analysis by means of conducting PESTEL and SWOT analysis to assess the external and internal environment and it has been observed that Hamad Medical Corporation has the potential and resource to extend its healthcare services to address the wellbeing of the nation in a broader ...

1. Abstract
The emergence of home healthcare as an industry could be attributed to the growth of modern communication technology. As the term indicates, the concept refers to patients’ scope for getting quality care within their own comfort zone. Healthcare organizations today strive to meet customer requirements in this regard considering the growing completion and changing customer choices alike. Hence, innovations are likely that can enhance the quality of overall care provided. This paper will closely examine the implementation of home healthcare applications by Florida hospital. This will also give specific focus to the aspects like organization information, information ...

Chamber of Commerce

Dear Sir or Madam:
In the present report, I would like to introduce our new healthcare organization. In order topromote and advertise the new healthcare organization to the community, I am intending to increase the marketing activities, while adhering to the social responsibility in the respective field.Being a new owner, I am unable to afford a budget to appoint an expert to develop and implement a marketing campaign for the healthcare organization. In such circumstances, I have to depend on my ownin terms of developing a marketing packagein order topromote the healthcare organization.In this regard, the letter is intended ...

Industrial gloves

Introduction
The healthcare sector is one of the most fundamental sectors to a country’s economy. Many investors are looking to invest in the sector due the increased demand of health care services across the globe. Qatar has experienced a vast growth in its population which has failed to match the expansion of the country’s health care facilities. The government has made major amendments to its regulations which are aimed at encouraging foreign investors to invest in the country, most especially in the health care sector. The government is also paying a lot of attention to quality assurance ...

Report: Health – Politics, Policy, and Planning

Report: Health – Politics, Policy, and Planning 3
Executive Summary 3
Introduction 4

Links between Health Policies and Politics 5
Health Systems in the European Union (EU) 6
Health Policy Responses to the Financial Crisis in Europe 7
The Importance of Healthcare Planning 8
Conclusions 8
Recommendations 8

References: 9

Report: Health – Politics, Policy, and Planning
Executive Summary
This report discusses the concept of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the links between healthcare and politics, the different types of health systems adopted by the nations of the European Union (EU) and the responses by ...

Report: Health – Politics, Policy, and Planning

Report: Health – Politics, Policy, and Planning 3
Executive Summary 3
Introduction 4

Links between Health Policies and Politics 5
Health Systems in the European Union (EU) 6
Health Policy Responses to the Financial Crisis in Europe 7
The Importance of Healthcare Planning 8
Conclusions 8
Recommendations 8

References: 9

Report: Health – Politics, Policy, and Planning
Executive Summary
This report discusses the concept of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the links between healthcare and politics, the different types of health systems adopted by the nations of the European Union (EU) and the responses by ...

Preliminary Matter and Introduction

Culture encompasses all spheres of life. It constitutes the building blocks of what a society subscribes to in terms of norms, morals, values, customs, attitudes and beliefs. All these social and cultural factors shape our worldviews and form our belief systems as individuals which, in turn, motivate our behavior. Culture affects our perception of health as much as our biological make up does. This means that it influences what we believe causes illness and disease, who should cure illness and disease and what should be done to cure illnesses and diseases among other health beliefs; for example, before sick individual ...

Introduction

Technology is constantly changing with a rapid pace that has greatly influenced the healthcare setting. The practices within the healthcare settings have adopted different innovative and information technology system and devices that have change the nursing practice (Westra & Delaney, 2009). In this document, the problems related to the adoption of technology’s impacting nursing practices are discussed. It critically analyzes the role of the nursing leadership as counteracting to the resolve the issues and concerned related to the technology use in nursing practices. It focuses on the application of leadership strategies to overcome the problem. Moreover, it concludes with ...

Introduction

This paper describes in detail the way the healthcare field has been exploded in recent years in a manner that clearly shows its importance to the society. The research that was done on Healthcare as a career has proved to be feudal in a manner that there are employment opportunities for just about everyone. The paper shows that employment opportunities are there for each individual depending on their level of their education and their skills and talent in the particular field that they desire to have. This has clearly been clarified where by it is perceived by the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

Introduction

Marshfield clinic is non-profit healthcare institution that has been operating for almost one hundred years in the US. The clinic was founded by the six doctors in 1916. The clinic is currently domiciled in Marshfield. The current paper related detailed Quality Management Plan (QMP) and the scope of QMP in Marshfield clinic. It also contains analysis of mission statement and compliance of the goals of Quality Management Plan with mission of the healthcare institution. A significant part of the paper relates principles of Quality Management Plan and reporting of Quality Management Plan activities.

Mission Statement

Mission of Marshfield clinic is to ...

For an organization to perform as envisioned, it should ensure that quality management is practiced all through from management, to the staff, and even the subordinates. In doing so, it should focus on several key areas as discussed in this paper. Quality management is a broad scope, ranging from its purpose, how different stakeholders define quality, accrediting bodies, and information resources. This paper looks keenly into quality improvement, focusing on the health care sector. Furthermore, it highlights the role it plays, gives details on various accrediting bodies involved in quality improvement and various peripheral resources that deliver quality information.
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Health care is the major concern in any nation that cares for its people aside from economic growth. Without a healthy nation, all activities would slowly depreciate and there would be no adequate human resource to run the economy. For this reason, every country seeks to find the most suitable means of ensuring availability and affordability of health care (Lawson 31). Based on the provided links, there is minimal question regarding the need to restructure the America’s health care system which is in tartars. At the moment the healthcare system is faced with several drastic issues that require to ...

Introduction

Primary health care (PHC) is considered the pillar of health care systems because it aims to reduce health-related inequities and enhance access to health care. It is regarded as essential, universally accessible and affordable health care founded on interventions that have been scientifically proven (UNICEF 2008). PHC is comprised of the following elements: “health education, adequate nutrition, maternal and child health care, basic sanitation and safe water, control of major infectious diseases through immunization, prevention and control of locally endemic diseases, treatment of common diseases and injuries, and the provision of essential drugs” (UNICEF 2008).
However, decades after ...

Major Factors that Escalate the Costs of Healthcare with Emphasis on Frequent Admission

There are many things that can lead to the escalation of costs of healthcare. One of the most easily observable reasons would be the increase in number of patient admissions. Every time a patient pays a visit to a hospital or any medical institution, this patient incurs costs that would be billed to either him (i.e. out of pocket) or his health insurance provider. Among the total volume of patients paying a visit to medical institutions, only a small but still significant percentage has to be admitted. Usually, these are the cases where the patient has to be observed ...

Application of Epidemiology – Case Study

Application of Epidemiology – Case Study

Information Summative

The statistical analysis of the Good Health Hospital’s medical records reveals the progression of Escherichia coli infection among four hospitalized patients who reported bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and nausea, loss of appetite, flatulence and pyrexia since last week. The summary of these cases presented below in the context of their further analysis. The findings by the CDC revealed that the E. coli manifestations emanated among the affected patients after consuming the spoiled food items attributing to meats and vegetables.

Background Information (Indicating the Requirement of Further Investigation)

Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) describes various nosocomial infections reported within a ...

Introduction

Conflicts are disagreements between two or more groups of people. The parties could disagree on principles, interests or responsibilities. Conflict is very ordinary and expected when individuals with different values and ideas work together. Due to the inevitability of discord, it is important to recognize the conflict, address it and resolve it sufficiently. When conflicts are not resolved appropriately, undesired effects may arise. When conflicts are correctly handled, it strengthens the relationship and trust between the involved parties. There are many different methods of conflict resolution. Choosing the best conflict resolution method is crucial to resolving the conflict. In ...

Every government has the responsibility to ensure that its citizens receive the best health care service. It is the primary goal of every government to provide the resources necessary to guarantee proper health services to the people. Through governmental organizations; the government plays critical roles in the delivery of healthcare services. It is critical to underline certain facts that underpin the operability of health on government policies. The government offers a plethora of services to the health care system (Bodenheimer & Pham, 2010). The government through its several agencies provides funding to the healthcare. Several organs of the government provide ...

Issues for Healthcare Organizations

Lesson 3:1- Antitrust
Lesson 3:2 - Health Information Management
Lesson 3:3 - Fraud, Abuse, and Corporate Compliance
Abstract
This document contains answers to lessons 3 units 1, 2, 3 pertaining to Issues for Healthcare Organizations. Unit 1 explores antitrust management; unit 2 - Health Information Management and unit 3 Fraud, Abuse, and Corporate Compliance.
Issues for Healthcare Organizations
Lesson 3:1- Antitrust

Question 1: Antitrust regulations - Sherman and Clayton Acts

- Mergers, consolidations and acquisition components of Sherman and Clayton antitrust acts like any other corporate legal intervention endorses regulations regarding purchasing; selling, dividing and combining with other companies that offer different ...

Human Resource Management

Introduction
This project alludes to the compensation and benefit strategy of an organization. It is very essential to clarify the concept and all the aspects of compensation and benefits given to the employees of an organization. Walmart is the world’s largest retail store that has been taken for this project to study the compensation and benefits issues and the steps taken by them. As per the Fortune global 500, Walmart is also one of the largest companies in the world in term of revenues, and the leading private employers worldwide. It employs approximately 2.2 million employees across ...

Genesis HealthCare is a health care provider with a mission to improve the lives of those who seek its services through the delivery of high quality health care and everyday compassion (Genesis, 2016). This company aims to fulfill its mission through the establishment of an exceptional relationship between its employees and its patients. Further, the vision of the company is glimpsed in their statement where they put themselves in the position to “set the standard in nursing & rehabilitative care through clinical excellence and responsiveness to the unique needs of every patient we care for. We will be the recognized ...

An administrative agency is a government organization that has the concurrent authority to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws. While the Constitution does not specifically allow for the establishment of an administrative agency, the United States Supreme Court has interpreted the Congress’ Article I legislative power to mean that it has the authority to create administrative agencies. Under the Court’s analysis, with the congressional ability to create administrative agencies, it is unlikely that Congress would have the time, resources, and expertise to monitor and regulate the myriad issues that part of modern society (Mistretta v. United States, ...

Part I

1. Time value analysis is the concept implemented when there is a necessity to identify future value of one unit of a currency supposed to be received in several years or the amount of money supposed to be received in future from one unit of currency invested today. The basic concept of time value of money analysis is that the value of alternative investments depends on the time when they will be exchanged. Interest rate may not cover inflation rate contributing to the differences between the present and future values of investments (Khan Academy, 2013).
Time value analysis is a tool ...

Evidence Based Practice for Type 2 Diabetes in the United States

I. Introduction
Type 2 Diabetes is a prevalent chronic disease. It is currently the fastest growing disease in the world (Franz & Splett,2007).The health burden of diabetes as it currently stands is that the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes is high among people aged above 25 (Narayan , et al., 2009). This segment of the demography is highly productive and dependable for the growth of the global economy (Narayan, et al., 2009). For every one person diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, there is one other person who goes undiagnosed.
Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, ...

Final Project

The Maxim Healthcare Services are a United States based healthcare provider with a presence in more than forty states in the country. The paper would concentrate on the branch located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization offers healthcare services and in that vein employs thousands of staff including nurses of various qualifications and leaning such as Registered Nurses, Licenses Practical Nurse, Certified Nurse Assistant, among others. It is imperative to note that the organization has diverse healthcare facilities and arrangement with nurses being employed in the following service departments: homecare nursing, travel nursing, emergency nursing, internal clinical services, among others.
The ...

Management of Payment Systems in a Healthcare Facility

There exist several systems of paying medical bills. The type of payment systems employed in any healthcare facility largely depend on its operational strategies. Moreover, it depends on the financial capability of the hospital and its general customers. In this essay, the main type of payment system that will occur includes insurance. Several individuals tend to apply for medical insurance coverage for their medical needs. This step occurs fundamental in the payment of hospital bills during emergencies. However, the payment claims may get rejected in the process of submitting payments to the healthcare facility after services have been rendered ...

Importance of Strategic Marketing

Strategic planning is the process and time through which an organization or institution defines and sets down its objectives, mission and goals. These are otherwise referred to as strategies which then act as guidelines to the company’s future decision making, direction, and resources allocation in labor, finances and time to the various sectors of the organization.

Strategic planning in any organization is important because it acts as a watch dog to ensure that the company sticks to its mission and goals. This is because the plan will declare as determent for any single activity that will be carried out ...

Identify 3 Social Determinants of Health in Community

Unemployment, lack of access to affordable healthcare, and lack of proper nutrition and fitness among children and young adults are 3 major social health determinants in the city of Hialeah. The rate of unemployment is 7% which is significantly higher compared to the state average of 5.6% (City of Hialeah 2017). Unemployment leads to various health disparities and social insecurity such as poor nutrition, lack of education, and access to basic healthcare services (Hialeah Healthy Families 2011). Most of the adults in Hialeah have poor education which prevents them from understanding the need to access or use preventative healthcare ...