The four basic functional components of the U.S. health care delivery system

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FINAL Assessment: 240 points Due Week 7 –
Day 1

The four basic functional components of
the U.S. health care delivery system include (1)financing, (2)insurance,
(3)delivery, and (4)quality.

Reviewfour (4) DIFFERENT pieces ofnew[2011-2012
ONLY] or pending
legislation related to health care at the local, state, or federal level, one
for each of the four components[One legislation for finance, one different
legislation for insurance, one different
legislation for delivery, and one
different legislation for quality] of
the U.S. health care delivery system.NOTE: DO NOT include the Obama Healthcare Plan!

Be sure toinclude the name and number of the Bill, plus who, when, what, and whyof EACH chosen
piece of legislation for the four[finance, insurance, delivery, quality]
components:

The BILL:
BOTH the Name and Bill/legislation number,

The WHO
introduced the legislation [Complete name of personNOTorganization or lobbyist],

The WHEN
it was proposed or enacted [complete date within the Year of 2011-2012 ONLY],

The WHAT
the legislation is about, and

The WHY
this legislation is needed.

RE-STATE and then Answer the 2 follow up
questions:

1.Which of these
components is more important than the other three? Why?

2.
What type of organization would best lobby for your
chosen component? Why?

MAXIMUM length: 8 pages.

Be sure to LABEL each section and include an introduction, conclusion and
appropriate sources properly cited and referenced. See rubric for specific
details.

FYI: A table or chart format is recommended but not
required.

Explain the concept of what universal health care may be, and how current care reflects or contrasts with this

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Resource:
Health Care Utilization
Paper Grading Criteria

Select
either Option 1 or
Option 2 and write a 1,050- to 1,400-word
paper.

Option 1

Health care reform
is part of an ongoing debate and recent substantial legislation.Address
the following in your paper:

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In what
ways have recent health care reform measures expanded or inhibited access to
care?

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How
might changes to access influence utilization?

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Explain
the concept of what universal health care may be, and how current care reflects
or contrasts with this.

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What
has been your experience with health care expansion? Was it positive or
negative? Explain.

Resource:
Health Care Utilization
Paper Grading Criteria

Select
either Option 1 or
Option 2 and write a 1,050- to 1,400-word
paper.

Option 1

Health care reform
is part of an ongoing debate and recent substantial legislation.Address
the following in your paper:

路
In what
ways have recent health care reform measures expanded or inhibited access to
care?

路
How
might changes to access influence utilization?

路
Explain
the concept of what universal health care may be, and how current care reflects
or contrasts with this.

路
What
has been your experience with health care expansion? Was it positive or
negative? Explain.

Patient and Caregiver Roles

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CheckPoint: Patient and Caregiver Roles
· Resource: Appendix F
· Due Date: Day 4 [Individual] forum
· Review the patient and caregiver roles listed in Appendix F.
· List at least two pros and cons for each of the given patient and caregiver roles by filling
in the appropriate spaces in the matrix.
· Post Appendix F as an attachment.

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Axia College Material
Appendix F

Patient and Caregiver Roles Matrix

Patients and caregivers may conform to a specific role during a health care visit. This usually happens because of cultural background or the upbringing of either the patient or the caregiver. This assignment will help you understand the most common roles and how they can affect health communication and patient compliance.

List at least two pros and two cons for each of the given patient and caregiver roles by filling in the appropriate spaces in the matrix below.

Patient & Caregiver Roles PROS CONS Mechanics and machines Parents and children Spiritualists and believers Providers and consumers Partners

HCA 230

Axia College Material
Appendix F

Patient and Caregiver Roles Matrix

Patients and caregivers may conform to a specific role during a health care visit. This usually happens because of cultural background or the upbringing of either the patient or the caregiver. This assignment will help you understand the most common roles and how they can affect health communication and patient compliance.

List at least two pros and two cons for each of the given patient and caregiver roles by filling in the appropriate spaces in the matrix below.

Patient & Caregiver Roles PROS CONS Mechanics and machines Parents and children Spiritualists and believers Providers and consumers Partners

HCA 230

Attachments:

Would you let the names of the high-pos out to the rest of the organization? Why or why not?

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Gunderson Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a health care delivery company that includes a 325-bed hospital, several specialty medical practices, and 41 clinics. In a recent year, they saw 1.4 million outpatient visits. The network has 6,834 employees including physicians, medical staff, managers and supervisors, and senior leaders. The age of their health care managers was a concern when asked whether they had a ready supply of leaders to step in. Upper management felt that growing leaders internally made sense from the standpoint of continuity and cultural fit. The HR staff researched best practices in talent management and development. The result was the establishment of a Talent Development Review Group including the top leaders. This group became accountable for developing leaders, making necessary development happen, and overseeing the growth of high-potential (high-po) talent. The Review Group followed five steps in their process.
1. They spent two years building a tiered leadership competency model that included criteria for executives, directors, and managers to ensure the right mix of KSAs. The tiered model defined behaviors and competencies necessary to demonstrate excellence in each role. The competencies were used for behavioral interview questions and for position descriptions, and they formed the basis for 360-degree feedback.
2. The next step was to identify high-potential talent. The Review Group picked candidates for consideration in each of four pools. Pool members had to demonstrate willingness to:
• Advance
• Participate in leadership assessment
• Receive feedback and coaching
• Take on development opportunities
• Invest the necessary time
In the five years after the program began, 60 high-po employees at all levels of leadership were identified, assessed, and had their career paths discussed.
3. Once high-pos had been identified and invited into a pool, it was time to assess the talent.
The high-pos took assessment tools to identify strengths and development needs. Each candidate and the Review Group determined an initial strategy for closing gaps in the candidate’s readiness.
4. A variety of tools were used to develop plans for individual high-pos, including stretch assignments, role expansion, job rotations, coaching, on boarding, continuing education, mentoring, project assignments, and committee assignments.
5. Tracking progress included setting milestones and success metrics to make sure candidates would build the necessary skills. The effect of the development activities on performance was measured as well, with feedback from peers, colleagues, and superiors. The Review Group continues to look at progress annually. While numbers tell a positive story, another big change has been in the culture among the top leaders, who now see talent development as a strategic necessity.
Would you let the names of the high-pos out to the rest of the organization? Why or why not?