Category: Healthcare

Instructions Complete this assignment by reading the case review below and posting your answer in this discussion. Case Review Your friend Alicia is puzzled by an observation she read in a newspaper column: Research by John Wennberg and colleagues at Dartmouth Medical School suggest that if everyone in America went to Mayo Clinic for care,…

Bright Road Health Care system has an outdated health records system. The Board of Directors of Bright Road is considering two new electronic health record (EHR) systems that could be implemented in all of its facilities. As a Health Care IT consultant, you will work with various team members at the corporate level to gather…

Health policy is a joint federal-state responsibility (Longest, 2010). Although each level has different policy responsibilities, the organization, structure, and processes are similar (Longest, 2010). This is what makes the process so politically charged at times. However, there is another aspect of this process to consider. All public policies are made in the context of…

Write a 3-page minimum response to the following question. Remember that cover sheets, reiterating the assignment, and reference pages do not count. APA style is required and you should have a minimum of 3 references. The quality of healthcare services is vital to the success of any healthcare organization. Consider your professional and personal experience…

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 550-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following: Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and…

Develop a 3-5 page review of the various reimbursement options that a large primary care office would have for the charges associated with a new patient consult. Introduction Reimbursement for services rendered by providers (physicians, physician assistants, and other providers) is generally made under one of two payment types: fee-for-service or episode of care reimbursement.…

Discuss the pros and cons associated with establishing a patient portal system for a healthcare organization in terms of the seven ethical principles identified in your textbook. Identify the problems related to maintaining patient confidentiality and the processes a nurse informaticist should utilize to maximize the integrity of such a system. The scoring guidelines for…

“Mental disorders have been largely overlooked as part of strengthening primary care. This is despite the fact that mental disorders are found in all countries, in women and men, at all stages of life, among the rich and poor, and in both rural and urban settings.” ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2935265/#R102 ), p. vii) Why Is Mental Health…

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic materials: “About the Affordable Care Act” “Health Care Transformation: The Affordable Care Act and More” What are the most important elements of the Affordable…

Please answer the question below in your own words. What does “Public Health/Community Health” mean to you now?