What is the impact of HIE and NHIN on health care delivery and the practice of health care providers?
Consider the connection of EHRs to the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) initiatives. Answer the following questions: What role does the EHR play in HIE? What is the impact of HIE and NHIN on health care delivery and the practice of health care providers?
Explain the relationship between the Street Gang Mentality and Violence. Can Gang Membership be Predicted?
Term Paper Instructions: The course Term Paper will be written in APA(7th edition) Format. This format will consist of the following: 1. Cover Page 2. Abstract Page 3. The Body of the Paper(Content of the Page) 4. The Reference Page. The paper will have a MINIMUM of 5 pages of content; NOT to exceed 8 pages of content. Written in 12 point Font with one (1)inch margins, Double Spaced. Times Roman print. The last page of the paper MUST be at LEAST half filled with content. One or two sentences at the top of the page WILL NOT meet this requirement The page count DOES NOT INCLUDE the Cover, Abstract and References Pages No Pictures, Graphs, Charts or Power Points will be included in the body of the paper. No arts, graphs or shading on The Cover Sheet of the paper as well. (These items can be attached as addendum’s to the end of the paper.) The paper MUST have 5 scholarly resources references, properly cited in APA format. (Wikipedia and ask.com are not considered scholarly research sources). The Term Paper will be graded on the following criteria: Spelling Grammar Sentence Structure Punctuation Word Usage Pertinent to the assigned topic of the paper. An APA Tutorial is attached to the syllabus of this course. Additional tutorial information with examples can be found in Library Resources at the St. Petersburg College/M.M. Bennett Library Resources cite. Term Paper Topics are assigned based on the First Letter of the Last Name of students: CCJ2509 Intro to Gangs and Crime Term Paper Topics: Introduction to Gangs and Crimes: Explain the relationship between the Street Gang Mentality and Violence. Can Gang Membership be Predicted? If so, list and discuss some of the predictors. What is the Maturation Process? Explain how it impacts membership into gangs. Develop and explain a definition of a Gang. Discuss what the concepts gang development. Discuss and describe the Law Enforcement Perspective of Street Gangs. Describe and explain the “One-Percent Rule” as it applies to U.S. Gang Populations. Explain the concept of Gang Discipline. How is it used within the gang culture? Explain how a Distorted View of Reality affects the judgment for gangs
Prepare a 10-minute presentation (10-15 slides, not including title or reference slide) on organizational culture and values.
Prepare a 10-minute presentation (10-15 slides, not including title or reference slide) on organizational culture and values. Describe how alignment between the values of an organization and the values of the nurse impact nurse engagement and patient outcomes. Discuss how an individual can use effective communication techniques to overcome workplace challenges, encourage collaboration across groups, and promote effective problem solving. Identify a specific instance from your own professional experience in which the values of the organization and the values of the individual nurses did or did not align. Describe the impact this had on nurse engagement and patient outcomes. While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Explain the types of incentives to providers for efficiency in the delivery of healthcare services.
CDHPs 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 to encourage participants to enroll in some type of wellness program and improve their lifestyles. Specific types of CDHPs are health reimbursement accounts (HRA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and health savings accounts (HSA). However, there are concerns about CDHPs. The consumer may neither understand nor have the education and the tools to manage his or her own healthcare appropriately. This may have long-term ramifications on the whole healthcare system and whether CDHPs can be successful for the consumer, the employer, the physician, and the healthcare facilities, as well as the insurers. Answer the following questions in regard to this development: Are CDHPs more geared toward the healthier and younger population? Are they effective for patients with chronic illnesses? Will they discourage the use of preventative care and cause increased healthcare costs in the future? After examining the above questions in your analysis, work around the following instructions and create a 8- to 10-page Microsft Word document: Summarize the history of when, how, and why CDHPs were developed. Explain HSA, HRA, and FSA with examples. Examine different segments of the population. Describe which socioeconomic group is likely to benefit the most from CDHPs. Explain the types of incentives to providers for efficiency in the delivery of healthcare services. Explain who bears the financial risk—the provider, the patient, or the CDHP. Offer your recommendations for patients considering a CDHP, including which types are appropriate for which patients. Include your recommendations for each, to accept or decline, and also include your rationale behind such recommendations.
Compare and discuss the two basic categories of health policies.
Compare and discuss the two basic categories of health policies. Give an example of federal or state legislation that reflect each category. Words should be in 175-200 words.
Do you agree that these problems constitute a crisis in America’s political system or merely partisan politics?
Low voter turnout and widespread cynicism, an apathetic and politically unknowledgeable public opinion, our rush to go to war with Iraq, our lack of compassion for socialist solutions to help the poor, negative electoral campaigns, porkbarrel politics, divided government and the further ideological divide between Republicans and Democrats add up to contentious, deadlocked U.S. Policy making. Many have argued that American politics is in crisis as we struggle over the debt ceiling issue as we speak. Do you agree that these problems constitute a crisis in America’s political system or merely partisan politics? If so, what are the major features of this crisis? If not, what are the problems of American democracy, and why don’t they add up to a crisis? Discuss how this question applies to politics in California. Be as specific as you can. What solutions does the U.S. system of government offer? Does our system need radical reform? In your answer, be sure to address the nature of the American electorate (i.e. apathy and role of public opinion), the role of the power elite, the increasing power of the federal government, and the nature of election campaigns as well as the role of the media.
What is the appropriate discount rate that should be used to evaluate the project? Explain your decision
Xentia Technologies Group (XTG) is considering investing in developing new 4D television technology. The CEO of XTG, Ms Jane Smith, has appointed you to evaluate the proposal for the board. If the new project goes ahead it is expected that it be operational at the beginning of year 2 (with the first revenues generated by the end of that year). Once the new project is operational it will render the company’s existing 2D technology project obsolete. The new project is then expected to have an operating life of six years. To assist you in evaluating the project the following information has been prepared: Additional Information: Company tax rate is 30% Xentia is financed with $25 million in market value of debt and $50 million in market value of equity. Xentia has a beta of 1.6. Revolutionary Technology Corporation (RTC) is currently using technology that is similar in risk profile to the new 4D project. RTC is financed with $40 million in market value of debt and $40 million in market value of equity. RTC has a beta of 1.75 Xentia borrows debt capital at a cost of 8% p.a. compounded semi-annually The long term market risk premium (including franking credits) is 9.75% p.a. The current yield on Commonwealth Bonds is 4.25% p.a. Xentia operates in an imputation tax system. Required: What is the appropriate discount rate that should be used to evaluate the project? Explain your decision
Examine the three types of inpatient or outpatient reimbursement systems?
Compensation and Reimbursement Plans One way in which a MCO can control cost, quality, and access is through various structured compensation and reimbursement plans. The two most common examples are fee for service and capitation. Moreover, there are different types of reimbursement systems for inpatient and outpatient services. Answer the following questions in regard to the above information: Examine the three types of inpatient or outpatient reimbursement systems? Evaluate the key advantages and disadvantages of each system from the point of view of a managed care plan and the hospital? What is the difference between capitation and FFS? Evaluate the type of market appropriate for each reimbursement method. Support your answer by providing an example of an MCO using either of these methods. What do you understand by the term “UCR”? With what form of reimbursement is this term associated? Search current information from the Internet and evaluate the use of UCR in the managed care industry. Reimbursement procedures are complex and detailed, especially those associated with government programs such as Medicare. Part of the regulatory requirements of Medicare is to prevent illegal billing practices such as churning, upcoding, and unbundling. You can search these topics by clicking here.(https://oig.hhs.gov/) You can also search on federal regulations for reimbursement procedures and fraud and compliance guidelines and education materials. Based on your research, respond to the following questions: Review the latest enforcement actions on this website. Identify a case where at least one of the following illegal actions was used—churning, upcoding, and unbundling. What are some of the specific examples of actions taken against providers engaged in these practices? After answering the above questions, read the following information: P4P is a type of compensation method for providers based on evidence-based practices that promote better quality outcomes. Find at least two online sources of information, such as professional associations and government resources, from the South University Online library or the Internet on P4P compensation programs: one in favor of and one against this type of compensation program for providers. Now, using the readings this week and the information gathered from the above sources: Explain, in your own words, the negative consequences of P4P program. Describe the market forces making this type of compensation program popular.
How does telemedicine differ from the traditional medicine?
Telemedicine can be extremely beneficial for people living in isolated regions and is currently being applied in virtually all medical domains. To address major health issues related to affordability, access, and quality of care, healthcare providers need to consider telemedicine as a reliable option when access to traditional medicine is difficult and out of reach. Healthcare providers, however, must consider legal and ethical issues when planning, designing, and implementing telemedicine. Key among these issues are those of patient confidentiality, privacy, data security, and transmission. How does telemedicine differ from the traditional medicine? What are other legal or ethical issues involved in telemedicine? Which of these issues, in your opinion, will be the most difficult to address? What technologies or infrastructure are necessary for the successful practice of telemedicine? What obstacles can prevent healthcare providers from seeing telemedicine as a reliable option, even when access to traditional medicine is difficult or out of reach? Drawing on course readings or outside scholarly sources, support your answer with references, examples, and clear rationales.
What role does Congress play in the formulation of health policy?
Health Policy and the Federal Government Review the presentation, The U.S. Congress and Health Policy Presentation, and answer the following questions:• What role does Congress play in the formulation of health policy?• How does Congress operate?• What are the various steps in legislation?• How does a bill become law?• If you were given the chance to become a Congressman or a Senator, which one would you like to be and why?
