Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending

Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma) Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org) Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.

How do you believe alternatives to incarceration serve as punishment?

People often think of the punishment of criminals and they think of some form of incarceration such as jail or prison. Correctional punishment can be carried out in various ways. While incarceration is the first form of punishment that comes to mind, there are alternatives to incarceration. For this discussion, you will explore incarceration alternatives and answer the following questions:

• How do you believe alternatives to incarceration serve as punishment?
• What do you believe to be the most successful alternative to incarceration? Why is it successful?

What is your plan for building your knowledge in the necessary areas?

Write a 200- to 350-word reflection on your experience after taking the NHA CBCS practice test and completing a focused review. Respond to the following questions in your reflection:

• Which section(s) of the practice test were you most comfortable with?   Regulatory Compliance: Identify appropriate documentation required for release of patient information 
• Based on the content you have covered so far, which section(s) of the practice test do you need to improve on?  Payment Adjudication: Analyze aging report. Determine reason for insurance company denial.  Interpret remittance advice to determine financial responsibility of patient and insurance company. Post payment accurately. 
• Which section(s) of the practice test do you have questions about?  Claims Processing: Apply knowledge of the CMS-1500 form to accurately complete the appropriate fields. Apply procedures for transmitting claims to third-party payers 
• What is your plan for building your knowledge in the necessary areas?

Select an organization and describe the organizational culture

Identify an organization and describe the five ways (Mission Statement, Stories & language, Physical Layout, Rules & Policies, Rituals) which culture shows itself to observers

• Select an organization and describe the      organizational culture
• Describe the five elements of      organizational culture. 
• Consider opportunities the organization      has to improve the organizational culture. 

Explain the subject you chose and why it’s worth exploring in the Humanities

The topic I chose for this paper was humility. Examples previously used are also included in the attachments.

In a 750-1200 word essay:

• Explain the subject you chose and why it’s worth exploring in the Humanities
• Describe each of your selected examples, including 1) information about its creator; 2) its historical or cultural context (how it fits into a historical period’s or a specific culture’s attitudes, events etc. Think about what else was going on in the culture and history when the piece was created); and 3) link to the example or an embedded image with a citation in the paper where you write about each example.
• Use at least one specific interpretative tool from the course to explain each of your selected examples. You should use a different tool for each example, so you should use at least three different tools in your paper.
• Assess the effectiveness or impact of each representation. In other words, how well did the representation present the subject? How effective was it? What impact did this representation have? What specific elements of the representation lead you to your conclusions?
• Provide a correctly formatted paper, complete and proper citations for any references you consult, using MLA format

Explain why teams are essential in a health care organization.

Benchmark Assignment—Importance of Teams

Resources: The five-step planning process covered in the course and the Sample Business Proposal example

Consider the following scenario:

As the manager of a busy call center for a health care organization, you note that the volume of calls has doubled over the past year. Although you do not have the budget to hire additional staff, you do have an additional $20,000 to spend on your department to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Using the Sample Proposal Template example, write a 700-word proposal.

Address the following in your proposal:

• Explain why teams are essential      in a health care organization.
• Explain how other industries      use teams.
  • How are they used in other       industries, such as aviation, auto racing, or the military?
  • What best practices from other       industries could be applied in the health care industry?
• Explain strategies you will use      to create an effective team that can help you improve efficiency and      customer service in your department.
• Explain organizational      processes that will impact or influence the decision making process to      improve efficiency and customer service.
• Explain what resources or tools      can be offered to your staff to help with efficiency and customer service      using the additional funds available.

Cite 3 references to support your position. One reference may be the course textbook.

Format your proposal according to APA guidelines.

Discuss what data your state and school districts collect?

Title Page Accountability and Data

Introduction: This brief section will be an overview of the topic

Data Collection: This section will discuss what data your state and school districts collect? What do your state and school districts do with their data? Do they collect the data and warehouse them?

Sharing is Caring: This section will discuss what mechanisms are in place for states and school districts to share the data with schools, principals, and teachers?

Training for Use: This section will discuss what kind of training your school district is offering school administrators and teachers in using the data?  

Transparency: This section will discuss how transparent is the state’s data system? Is the media able to request student-level data as long as students are not easily identifiable?

Conclusion

References: 5 scholarly references minimum

What is your initial reaction to your credit report?

Good personal credit standing is integral to financial success. As an individual, you are judged by your personal credit. Your credit rating is not only used to determine your ability to borrow on a mortgage, car, or credit card, but it is also used to judge whether you can rent an apartment, obtain insurance, or even get a job. As a college student, your success is determined by your grade point average (GPA). Once you are a working professional, it is your credit score that measures your financial success in life. This assignment will help you understand your own credit as well as factors that determine your current credit.

How To Obtain a Credit Report:

• Annual Credit Report Web site (https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp). You will have to select your state from the drop down box and fill out the order form to receive your free credit report. The Annual Credit Report Web site is accessible only through Internet Service Providers (ISPs) located within the United States.
• If you do not yet have an established credit rating in the US, a sample report may be obtained by doing an Internet search on “sample credit report.” One site that displays a sample is http://www.thelpa.com/lpa/sample_tu_credit_report.html.
   
  You may also choose to receive your report from TransUnion, Experian, Equifax, or all three.

Based on your credit report, write a paper to address the following questions. Do not share personal information that may be confidential.

1. What is your initial reaction to your credit report? Describe any surprising elements you noted in the report.
2. Which elements in your report do you think would have a positive impact on your credit score and which elements would have a negative impact on your credit score? Explain your answer.
3. How do you think you could improve your credit score? Create a five-point plan to raise or maintain your credit score. Be sure to do the following:
   1. Specifically reference the guidance in your textbook to address this question.
   2. Use credible Web sites to guide you.
4. In addition to your credit report, what are the other events/areas in your life, which specifically relate to your financial goals that are impacted by your credit rating? Explain at least three of these events/areas.

Note: If you have never had credit, and do not have a credit report on file, in an essay of approximately 1,000 words (3–4 pages), explain personal actions you can take today to establish an initial credit rating and build a solid credit score over the long term. Discuss this option with your facilitator to ensure that you complete all of the required elements.

Support your statements with examples and scholarly references.

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources

Discuss the financial impact of emotional reactions to change

You anticipate a great deal of resistance to change from the employees of Pegasus, especially if there are layoffs involved. You and the HRD group must first identify the emotional factors of change and then present a plan to address these issues to the company in a meeting. You must consider the overall culture of the organization as well as all the subcultures.   Research how people and organizations react to change, both positive and negative. If possible, interview coworkers, family, and friends who have experienced substantial change in their lives. Review articles and books on how organizations have successfully moved through changes, and study those that have failed to make changes to succeed. Develop a set of recommendations that will minimize the negative reactions from individuals and the organization to the change being planned for Pegasus. Be sure to cite your sources using APA guidelines.   Prepare a presentation for Pegasus’ senior management team, focusing on anticipated employee reactions to organizational change (including the possibility of layoffs), and complete the following: 1.Present your findings from your research and surveys on how people react to change.  2.Propose an action plan to address these reactions.  3.Discuss the financial impact of emotional reactions to change so your audience “buys in” to any proposed investments of time or money.

Identify five recruitment strategies or methods.

Imagine you have been hired to oversee the human resources department of a large hospital system. The hospital board of directors has requested that you provide a presentation to them on the strategies you want to implement in the human resources department that would benefit the hospital system as a whole.

Create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 15 slides addressing human resources strategies within the health care industry for effective employee recruitment, selection, training, development, and performance appraisal.

Include the following in your presentation:

• Section 1
• Identify five recruitment strategies or methods.
• Indicate whether the strategy is internally or externally focused.
• Describe the strategy and why it is appropriate to health care.
• Section 2
• Create a graphic differentiating between the following:
• Job analysis
• Job description
• Job specifications
• Examples of a graphic include flowcharts, Venn diagrams, graphs, and slides. There are a variety of tools in the Microsoft Office© Suite suitable for creating graphics. Additionally, .pdf, .jpg, and other file formats are acceptable.
• Section 3
• Explain why training and education are vital in health care.
• Explain the importance of measuring competencies.
• Describe the process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Describe performance appraisal standards within the health care industry.
• Identify guidelines for effective performance appraisals.
• Include possible barriers and their effect on the appraisal process.
• Describe the due diligence of progressive discipline of employees within the health care field.

Include detailed speaker notes of at least 100 words per slide.

Cite at least 4 references according to APA guidelines.