Category: Healthcare

Write a letter to the President or Massachusetts senator with your analysis of p

Write a letter to the President or Massachusetts senator with your analysis of problems with the US healthcare system and your suggestions for improving the system. (about 5-6 pages) Cite all sources. 
Business writing – that means clear and concise, relatively little
jargon. If you are using abbreviations or acronyms, write the complete
name the first time you mention it. 
Parts of the letter 
Purpose:   The purpose of the letter is to present a short summation of the
issue/issues, overview of what you will present on the issues. Be
brief no more than a paragraph. 
Context:   You will provide the context – this could include your practice
(Dental Hygiene). What is happening in health care
today that necessitates something to be changed? What is the
background information that makes this letter, and the information
you are presenting important? 
Presentation of Facts Under Consideration – Discussion:   Include information that supports your argument and analysis of
the problems with the health care system. Then move onto your
suggestions for improving the system.
• Start with general information and move to the more complex
• Present only what is needed to understand, resist adding
superfluous information
• Be clear and concise with your wording
• If you are struggling that means your opening statement and the
context are unclear…refine them
• You will have multiple paragraphs – each should break apart a
major consideration leading to your key findings
• Remember this is the section where you persuade the reader.
Summary:  The final segment will be your summary, in a few sentences
related the opening, the context, and the discussion to the ultimate
point. This is short, but it must also be effective.   

Imagine you are the chief financial officer (CFO) of a hospital, and you must de

Imagine you are the chief financial officer (CFO) of a hospital, and you must decide on whether your hospital will outright purchase a new MRI machine or lease it over the next 5 years.
Watch “Time Value of Money (TVM).”  https://multimedia.phoenix.edu/video/?v=792145136
TRANSCRIPT
time value and money at a personal level. I know that you make decisions daily as to paying your bills whether you should use cash or credit card and so on.
The work life you find situations where time value and money also relatable Let me Give an example. You don’t want your employees to be clocking in five minutes too early or five minutes too late because usually in my case in our organization, we use Kronos as an example to track that payroll on time keeping. So what happened is that every five minutes indicates 0.25 hours of overtime. So over a period of time it adds up tremendously. So one more time value money.
Now, let me start by illustrating the following. What would you rather have a hundred dollars right now? or a hundred dollars after one year where the answer of course should be a hundred dollars now.
Why? You see because there’s a Time Value to the money.
Because you can do more with a $100 now rather than waiting a year from now because you could invest they wanted the dollars a hundred dollars earning 10% per year.
Or in other words 110 dollars after one year having $110 at 10% per year is the same as having a hundred dollars today.
You see future money has more risk and you may never get it for multiple reasons such as inflation.
Which will decrease the value of any future earnings.
The application of Time Value and money sometimes it’s abbreviated as TVM is in healthcare Finance is extremely relevant and important and as a manager or administrative of your health care facility, you will find as very useful because he will help you in making key decisions.
What kind of decisions you may ask? Well should I buy or should I at least the equipment that I need from a department? Which project should I go with? Building an outpatient pharmacy in the hospital or building a freestanding ER outside the hospital to feed more patient bogging to my facility.
There are many tools using time value money to calculate the different types of problems that you will face.
The first one that comes to my mind here is present value.
It’s pretty straightforward present value is an amount of money. Today is worth more than the same amount of money in the future as Illustrated with the example earlier.
Future value is the value of a current asset at a future point in time based on a certain assume rate of growth.
The third component here that we’re discussing is net present value.
That is a difference between the present value of all the cash influence.
Against all the cash outflows over a period of time.
Another concept you need to bear in mind is the internal rate of return.
This is a discount rate in other words the interest rate.
That makes the net present value of all the cash flows positive and negatives in other words the influence of the affluence equal to zero.
For any specific project or investment? So what are some of the application of Time Value money? Well, it will help you to make better decisions to select the best financial option.
Time value of money in other words equalizes the options based on the timing because it is an absolute dollar amount spanning different time periods. Not necessarily to be value equally.
Healthcare organizations oftentimes look at the value of the money in order to compare projects with different cash flows.
In my experience as a healthcare administrator, I can tell you that learning about time value money will give you the tools to make sound financial decisions which are needed use in time value of money. Furthermore will help you to make the right financial decision with that why range of options? Moreover it will guide you in the right direction by using quantitative methodology and not just qualitative opinions in order to avoid wasting resources of people inventory and equipment.
This is all for now.
After watching the video, respond to the following prompts:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying or leasing the new MRI machine? 
Why do you think it is important for health care managers to make proper investment decisions? Share an example to support your answer.

What do you consider an important/the most important social problem facing the U

What do you consider an important/the most important social problem facing the United States today, and why? What are 3-5 solutions to this problem, and how would you implement them? 
AT MINIMUM 5-7 PARAGRAPHS in length
Cite all sources
No plagiarism!!!

As we take a closer look at the demand side of economics, we will consider how n

As we take a closer look at the demand side of economics, we will consider how need versus demand is different and how this impacts planning and policy in the health care environment. Demand is typically initiated by the patient; however, provider involvement significantly impacts demand. Since the patient is dependent on the provider for expertise and medical opinion, there is a risk that demand will be increased. This is unique to the health care industry since consumers are not typically as dependent on the supplier of a service in other industries when making a purchase.
Another important driver of demand is the insurance company. Patients initiate the health care service but are not responsible to pay the bill—and this has the potential to skew the demand curve. This is one of the ideas behind high-deductible health care and the effort to control the consumption of services by making the patient responsible for a higher percentage of the overall bill. Finally, you will be offered an opportunity to think about the implications of free medical care and how that may impact the demand for health care services.
Like the demand curve, the health care field presents unique and interesting challenges to the supply of health care. You will be introduced to the concept of economic efficiency and the impact of inefficiencies on cost. The production function will be further explored, which is the relationship between the output of a product or service compared to the resources used to produce it (Feldstein, 2012). Competition, market structure, market performance, and public policies as they relate to the supply of health care services will be discussed as well.
The evolution of health care insurance has impact aspects health care economics such as price competition, medical loss ratios, and risk. As you prepare to complete the assessment consider the role that copays, coinsurance, and deductibles play on the demand curve and reflect on your opinions related to the effectiveness of high-deductible health plans in controlling the demand of health care services.
Reference
Feldstein, P. J. (2012). Health care economics (7th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze historical perspectives and current trends in the health care industry.
Explain current legislative trends that influence the supply and demand of health care.
Competency 2: Assess the United States health care system from an economic perspective.
Compare and contrast the demand of health care services with the demand of an automobile.
Compare and contrast the supply of health care services with the supply of an automobile.
Competency 3: Analyze the evolving economic reimbursement trends, methods, and technology.
Analyze reimbursement methods that influence the supply and demand of health care services.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.
Write following APA style for in-text citation, quotes, and references.
Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Context
The basic economic laws of supply and demand do not work the same way in the health care industry as they do in other industries. A few of the contributing issues include: demand cannot be restricted to only those with an ability to pay since health care is considered a basic human right (need versus demand), demand is increased due to a third party (insurance or government) that pays for the service, and our supply is limited based on a highly skilled human resource variable (physicians).
Instructions
In this assessment, you will consider these contributing issues and others that you identify in your research as they relate to the free market. Compare and contrast the laws of supply and demand of the health care industry with that of the automobile industry and explain how the economic structure of the health care industry is different from other industries. Reviewing the following media pieces may help to solidify your understanding of the economic concepts and industries relevant to this assessment.
Health Care Supply and Demand | Transcript.
Supply, Demand, & Reimbursement | Transcript.
Also, make sure to consult the scoring guide to make sure you are meeting the communication criteria and achieving at your desired rubric level.
Compare and contrast the demand of health care services with the demand of an automobile (Competency 2).
Identify the key contributing factors that determine demand of health care services.
Identify the key contributing factors that determine demand of an automobile.
Compare and contrast the similarities and differences of the demand curve of these two industries.
Compare and contrast the supply of health care services with the supply of an automobile (Competency 2).
Identify the key contributing factors that determine supply of health care services.
Identify the key contributing factors that determine supply of an automobile.
Compare and contrast the similarities and differences of the supply curve of these two industries.
Explain current legislative trends that influence the supply and demand of health care (Competency 1).
Explain how Medicare and Medicaid impact supply and demand of health care services.
Discuss the impact of the uninsured population on the supply and demand of health care services.
Analyze reimbursement methods that influence the supply and demand of health care services (Competency 3).
Identify the stakeholders who pay for health care services.
Analyze the impact of different reimbursement methodologies and payment models on the supply and demand of health care services.
Write following APA style for in-text citation, quotes, and references (Competency 5).
Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements and scholarly writing standards.
Assess the relevance and credibility of information sources.
Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics (Competency 5).
Apply the principles of effective composition.
Determine the proper application of the rules of grammar and mechanics.

Review the Medical Chart Notes(Word document).
In a Word document, translate the

Review the Medical Chart Notes(Word document).
In a Word document, translate the medical notes using the knowledge gained throughout the course. Spell out abbreviations. Think of this as reading the chart to a non-healthcare professional. 

Find an review 3 different IV Technique videos. Post the link to the videos in y

Find an review 3 different IV Technique videos. Post the link to the videos in your submission. 
Review the videos based on competency criteria, using a minimum 8 paragraph length, each paragraph including a minimum 3-5 quality, desciptive sentences. 
Write a minimum 4-8 sentemces summary as to whether you found the videos helpful or not helpful for IV techniques, based on competency criteria,  and what you have leraned from patient care class/experience. 

Scenario: You are the HIM Director at Sacred Heart Hospital. An audit was done t

Scenario: You are the HIM Director at Sacred Heart Hospital. An audit was done to ensure all systems are included in the DRS and LHR policies and procedures in preparation for an accreditation site visit. The audit revealed several missing applications. You have already created a list of the missing applications with a brief description of each (listed below). Now, you need to determine if the system information is designated as part of the Legal Health Record or the Designated Record Set (they can be one, both, or neither).
DRS and LHR Classification Directions:
Download the template Download templateand fill in your answers directly in the matrix. You will use the application information listed at the bottom of the page to complete the matrix. Submit your completed matrix as a pdf.
For the first three rows (Application Name, Type of system, Description of Data/Documents), you may copy and paste the information listed below for each application. For the fourth row, you must determine whether the application stores any PHI. For the final two rows, you will indicate whether the documents/information are considered part of the DRS and/or LHR.
Use your judgment to determine which systems would be designated for routine disclosure. Remember that all these systems may be ‘discovered’ (or become part of eDiscovery) during litigation, but only specific ones are typically copied for record requests are made, since the others feed into them on a regular basis.
If the system stores some records and sends others to the EHR, they may be designated as ‘Legal Health Records Defined for Disclosure,’  if they may be routinely requested for subpoenas, legal record requests, and other types of requests. For example, diagnostic images and reports originate from the ImagePACS application. This application stores the actual diagnostic images but routinely sends the reports to the EHR Epictech. The diagnostic images might be a part of the LHR defined for disclosure, but the corresponding diagnostic imaging report may not be as it is routinely sent to the EHR, whereas the images themselves are not.
Epictech (Hospital EHR) – Contains patient summaries, computerized physician order entry (CPOE), nursing documentation and graphics, physician progress notes, transcribed documents, lab results, and diagnostic imaging report documents.
Voicescription (Transcription system) – Temporarily stores audio files and transcribed documents prior to transmission into the EHR.
Chemlab (Laboratory information system) – Originates, but does not store, chemistry and C&S results. Also stores quality control data.
ImagePACS (Diagnostic imaging) – Originates diagnostic images and reports. The reports are sent to the EHR, but the diagnostic images stored in the system.
Business OfficeMax (Billing and financial system) – Used to create, manage, and store patient bills and insurance claims.
Accountminder (Billing and financial system) – Contains general ledger worksheets for back office functions.
PortalView (Patient portal) – Contains information captured from the EHR and Business OfficeMax systems, including patient summaries, discharge instructions, and bills. No patient input is allowed. No information is created within this system; it is simply for patient reference purposes. Any updates to this system must come directly from the EHR and billing systems. Therefore, those systems would be updated first, and then the information would interface automatically into PortalView.
VentCom (Ventilator device) – Stores patient information only while the patient uses it, with limited information sent to the EHR. Once device is disconnected from the patient, the data is erased. No patient data is kept on this device.
EDTech (Emergency department EHR) – ED record creation and management. If the patient is admitted, the patient information is transferred to the EHR system; if not, the information stays within the EDTech system.
Reg-Sched (Patient registration and scheduling system) – Creates patient demographic information within a MPI upon patient registration and scheduling. The information is then interfaced with EHR and billing systems. This is the primary point of creation and management of patient identification information.

Letter of recommendation for a baby sitting job. You can choose where/what you k

Letter of recommendation for a baby sitting job. You can choose where/what you know me from as long as it makes me look good. I used to work for summer camps, daycares, amazon manager, medrite urgent care, and as a Resident Assistant in college. whichever or whatever you come up with thats easy for you

Requirement 1
Please go to the eTextbook, page 142, knowledge check 8.1:
Questio

Requirement 1
Please go to the eTextbook, page 142, knowledge check 8.1:
Question #1. Explain your answer.
Question #2. Explain your answer.
Question #3. Calculate, show the formulas, do the math until the final result, indicate the units of measurement, and explain the result.
Please go to the eTextbook, page 143, knowledge check 8.2:
Question #2. Calculate, show the formulas, do the math until the final result, indicate the units of measurement, and explain the result.
Please go to the eTextbook, page 152, knowledge check 8.5:
Question #1. Explain your answer.
Question #2. Explain your answer.
Requirement 2
Define the cash budget.
Explain what the cash budget is used for. 
Instructions
Individual assignment.
Order of pages: title page, text, references.
Word format.
APA style (student paper) is mandatory: https://apastyle.apa.org
Total pages: 7-9 pages length document.
Deadline: Sunday, 07/28/2024, before 11:59 pm. No late submission.

For this assessment, you will analyze a safety quality issue in a health care se

For this assessment, you will analyze a safety quality issue in a health care setting and identify a quality improvement (QI) initiative.
Be sure that your plan addresses the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so that you know what is needed for a distinguished score.
Explain factors leading to a specific patient-safety risk in a health care setting.
Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety and reduce costs.
Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety and reduce costs.
Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would coordinate to drive safety enhancements with a specific safety quality issue.
Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using current APA style.
Length of submission: 3–5 pages, plus title and reference pages.
Number of references: Cite a minimum of 4 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than 5 years old.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style.