Category: Healthcare
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In 2010, the Affordable Care Act opens up the 45-year-old Medicare program to th
In 2010, the Affordable Care Act opens up the 45-year-old Medicare program to the biggest changes since its inception. Discuss the components of the Affordable Care Act that you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs. The discussion must address the topic. Rationale must be provided May use…
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The purpose of this assignment is to explore the many point-of-care tools availa
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the many point-of-care tools available to assist with data acquisition, analysis, and decision-making and to research how these tools can assist with quality measurement. For the first part of this assignment, research three quality measurement point-of-care tools used in the health care environment. On the “Quality Measurement…
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A new type of third-party-reimbursement healthcare payment plan is emerging in t
A new type of third-party-reimbursement healthcare payment plan is emerging in the United States. CDHPs strive to control costs and improve quality of care by requiring consumers to take control of their own healthcare decisions. Consumers decide how they want to spend their healthcare dollars, depending on what is important to them. CDHPs are geared…
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Defining international or global health is important and some consider global health synonymous with public health. Select one of the following two statements:
Defining international or global health is important and some consider global health synonymous with public health. Select one of the following two statements: 1. Global health is public health requiring similar training and research methods. 2. Global health is a separate discipline requiring specific training and research methods. Identify at least two arguments that support…
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At some point in the conduct of a clinical research study, there may be a regula
At some point in the conduct of a clinical research study, there may be a regulatory inspection. The purpose for a regulatory inspection of a clinical trial is two-fold: to ensure that the data collected in the study is true and verifiable and to be certain that the human subjects were protected during the study.…
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Review an article from a healthcare affiliated professional association, journal
Review an article from a healthcare affiliated professional association, journal, insurance payer, or government organization on Week 5 Topic: Healthcare Finance Forecast You are reviewing the article to summarize and evaluate the information based on proof and your own reasoning. You are not reviewing the article to determine if it was good or bad, but…
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Critical Thinking As an idealistic, newly degreed Healthcare professional, you want to be all things to all people. 1) You want to open more access to healthcare.
Critical Thinking As an idealistic, newly degreed Healthcare professional, you want to be all things to all people. 1) You want to open more access to healthcare. 2) You want the care to be of high quality. 3) You want the care to be affordable. Discuss if these three goals are really achievable, and, if…
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After reviewing the 2012 QSEN Graduate Competencies (PDF), identify a quality/sa
After reviewing the 2012 QSEN Graduate Competencies (PDF), identify a quality/safety issue that you have seen in your practice or clinical setting. Explain to your classmates the issue you have identified and the reasons why it is an issue. Include the potential negative outcomes that can arise if the issue is not resolved. For example,…
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FOR Reference: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/direct-action/le
FOR Reference: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/direct-action/letters-to-elected-officials/main Assume you are a public health nurse manager working for an organization in AZ that garners support for key public health issues. The CEO of your organization has requested that you complete the following: Identify 1 global health care issue that impacts U.S. health populations in Phoenix, AZ through law or policy…
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After completing the readings and conducting a literature review, please write a
After completing the readings and conducting a literature review, please write a three to four page paper on the Legal Health Record. What should be inlucded? How do we determine what should be included? What is the difference between the Legal Health Record and the Designated Record Set? How often should policies and procedures be…