Week 2 discussion questions What are the largest expense categories incurred by health care service organizations? In opinion‚ one of the biggest expenses for medical facilities is unpaid services. Costs occurred from patients that are unpaid privately or not fully reimbursed from insurance companies would be one of the biggest expenses incurred in health care services. Another expense that is high on the list of expenses for health care services would be equipment and personnel
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COMMUNICATION AND CRISIS HCS/320 10/2014 University of Phoenix Communication and Crisis The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has begun to receive official reports stating that the public water supplies of several towns in the South East Texas (SET) area have become contaminated with life-threatening biological agents. As director of this office‚ it is my responsibility to address contingency plans within the organization and the public; without creating panic. Areas of focus will
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Evaluating the Research Process HCS 465 Heath Care Research Utilization May 12‚ 2014 Abstract The data in this paper was compiled from information obtained through Young Finns Study. This information was collected from subjects who ranged in age from 3-18 and was collected through their childhood and young adulthood The baseline study was completed in 1980 3‚596 children and teenagers from the ages of 3-18 were used as tests subjects in the study. Comprehensive data was
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Reporting Practices and Ethics Paper HCS/405 November 23‚ 2011 Reporting Practices and Ethics Paper This paper discusses the elements of financial management that is important to the healthcare organizations‚ generally accepted accounting principles‚ and a summary of the articles related to healthcare financial management. Elements of Financial Management There are four different elements used in financial management. These elements include: planning‚ controlling‚ organizing and directing
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Ethical Health Care Issues Paper HCS/ 545 May 19‚ 2014 Ethical Health Care Issues Paper Ethical health care topics vary in the news and media currently in the healthcare field. Many health care issues can involve the patient’s care‚ or the policies set forth by healthcare regulatory agencies. In many instances‚ ethical issues can arise during a patient’s treatment when religious or cultural discrepancies arise that would affect the manner in which the patient receives
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Vanessa Beckley Risk and Quality Management Assessment Summary HCS/451 November 10‚ 2014 Risk and Quality Management Assessment What is a managed care organization? Managed care organization is the entity which integrates the finance and delivery functions of health care. Managed care organizations are providers that put together health care finance and delivery‚ that is‚ they combine the payer arm of the health care system with the provider arm. This involves contracting with health care providers to
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Week One Health Care Financial Terms WorksheetHCS/405 Version 5 | 1 | University of Phoenix Material Week One Health Care Financial Terms Worksheet Understanding health care financial terms is a prerequisite for both academic and professional success. This assignment is intended to ensure you understand some of the basic terms used in this course. Complete the worksheet below according to the following guidelines: · In the space provided‚ write each term’s definition
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University of Phoenix Material Health Insurance Matrix As you learn about health care delivery in the United States‚ it is important to understand the various models of health insurance to develop a working knowledge as you progress through the course. The following matrix is designed to help you develop that knowledge and assist you in understanding how health care is financed and how health insurance influences patients and providers as important foundational information for your role as
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Health Care Technology HCA 459: Senior Project Instructor: Adrianne Niare August 12‚ 2013 The technological trends that face health care management will change how physicians and patients communicate with one another. Having the knowledge in the field of Health Information Technology (Health IT) that includes Electronic Health Records (EHR) will increase communication between providers‚ physicians and patients. This type of technology is not only efficient
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Risk and Quality Management Assessment Survey Health Care Quality Management and Outcome Analysis HCS 451 March 01‚ 2014 Risk and Quality Management Assessment Survey Risk management is a process of reducing risk‚ mitigating errors‚ and ensuring safety for customers. Quality management is the process of delivering products or services that consistently meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. Applying these processes to health care is still a relatively new adventure and continuous improvement
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