What is the intended purpose of the PPACA that was signed into law in 2010? Will it meet its intended purpose based on what you’ve read in this article and from your own research on the topic?
The overall goal of the Session Long Project is to examine health care delivery in the United States. Read the article “Remaking the American health care system: A positive reflection on the Affordable Care Act with emphasis on mental health care.” by Ogundipe, Alam, Gazula, Olagbemiro, Osiezagha, Rahn, and Richie. After reading the article, please […]
There are times when new standards of practice need to be reviewed, changed, or added to. Who governs this change, and how is it done?
There are times when new standards of practice need to be reviewed, changed, or added to. Who governs this change, and how is it done?
Describe a public health issue that could be addressed by each theory.
Select two individual health behavior theories. Compare and contrast the two theories. Explain how each theory works to include its benefits and challenges. Describe a public health issue that could be addressed by each theory. (Note: This list of theories that was mentioned in the text and lectures is not exhaustive. There are other theories […]
Compare these three culture and how disease and prevention it is influence by the cultural practices.
. Greek and Hindu heritage are base on the oriental culture and the Cuban heritage in occidental. Please discuss the beliefs of these three cultures and how they influence the delivery of health care. 2. Compare these three culture and how disease and prevention it is influence by the cultural practices. As always and stated […]
Who are the stakeholders both in support of and in opposition to medicinal cannabis use?
Trace the history of cannabis use and its effect on health (select one current article from a nursing journal on the benefits and/or hazards of smoking cannabis). Who are the stakeholders both in support of and in opposition to medicinal cannabis use? What does current medical/nursing research say regarding the increasing use of medicinal cannabis. What […]
Imagine that you are going to make a visit to your representative in Congress.
First Steps on Becoming a Grassroots Lobbyist/Advocate for Health Care Policy This assignment has two parts, numbered below. Write each question as a new topic area, then follow with a paragraph or two to answer the question. You may find it necessary to search for answers to the questions outside of the assigned reading. Be […]
Identify relevant “health behavior(s)” that contributes to increasing and/or decreasing risk factor for contracting the disease.
You have been hired as Assistant Manager of a Home Health Care Agency. The agency offers a wide range of skilled medical services such as nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy from qualified medical professionals. The agency also provides home health aide services including assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating. […]
Explain the implications of this problem for the stakeholders involved in this home health organization. Be sure to compare and contrast the implications for the different stakeholders and give special attention to the residents that Sara visited in their homes.
Read this scenario: You have been hired as Assistant Manager of a Home Health Care Agency. The agency offers a wide range of skilled medical services such as nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy from qualified medical professionals. The agency also provides home health aide services including assistance with activities of daily living, such as […]
What do we mean by data standards? Give five examples of current data standards that are being used. What is their purpose?
Healthcare Information Technology and Standards The ability to exchange and use health information electronically is important in order to improve healthcare quality and safety. Interoperability is critical to future exchange of health data to reduce medical errors, improve quality, and contribute to medical research. In order for this to happen, it is necessary to come […]
2. Consider how a hypothetical database could be created to assist with this clinically based patient problem. Identify and describe the data needed to manage this patient problem using information from the electronic health record (EHR).
Paper must be written in APA, original, correct in-text citation and good English. Please pay keen attention to the questions asked. Answer all question asked sensibly. For this assignment, write a 1,000-1,250 word paper in which you 1. Select a clinically based patient problem in which using a database management approach provides clear benefit potential. […]
Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.
Application: Planned Change in a Department or Unit Health care organizations are continuously immersed in change from the emergence of new policies, to promote quality care and improve patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change is a wise move, […]
Discuss the difference in Medicare payment methods for outpatient services and physician services.
Discuss (in about 2-3 pages) the advantage and disadvantage of the following hospital payment systems on cost containment and provider behavior: Fee-for-service Per diem The DRG-based payment system (i.e., Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System) Capitation Part II – Paying for Physician Services Using the background materials and the information you find from the literature and […]