Compare the types and amounts of fat in each product and discuss which is the “healthiest” option?

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1. Knowing what types of fat are the healthiest can be very confusing, especially when it comes to the various lipids used in processed foods.1.Select a food item that contains fat (for example: cookies or salad dressing).
Identify three different manufacturers who produce this food product and look up their nutrition label and ingredients list.
Compare the types and amounts of fat in each product and discuss which is the “healthiest” option?
Why is one healthier than the other? What are the health considerations?
Are there different health circumstances under which one is a better choice?

Imagine you are responsible for purchasing a new health information or practice management system for a medical practice. Prioritize three (3) system functions or capabilities that would be most important to you when making this purchase.

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Imagine you are responsible for purchasing a new health information or practice management system for a medical practice. Prioritize three (3) system functions or capabilities that would be most important to you when making this purchase. Support your decision.
Assess the process of benchmarking as a function of practice management. Suggest one (1) financial and one (1) operational benchmark that a practice manager could use to improve business outcomes and the quality of patient care. Support your recommendations with at least one (1) real-world example.

What are the general warning signs of addiction? Explain the addiction you selected – define that particular addiction and the warning signs for that addiction.

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Choose and research one of the following addictions:
– Alcohol
– Drug
– Smoking
– Eating Disorder
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following:
Define addiction. What are the general warning signs of addiction? Explain the addiction you selected – define that particular addiction and the warning signs for that addiction. How does this addiction physically affect the individuals involved? In what way does the addiction affect work and relationships? What are the long-term health problems associated with the addiction, if any? How would you confront the addiction to bring attention to the problem? Explain. Does the addicted individual blame his or her addiction on anyone? Why? Do they take personal responsibility for their addiction? What treatments are available for the individuals? Would this work for all types of addictions?

Examine the effect of professional ACHE standards on your ethical decision-making process.

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Complete the Ethical Self-Assessment located at http://www.ache.org/newclub/career/ethself.cfm.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the influence of individual ethics on decision making within the health care industry.
Include the following in your paper:
• Identify the four major ethical principles.
• Discuss what you learned about your own ethical decision-making process from the self-assessments.
• Examine the effect of professional ACHE standards on your ethical decision-making process.
• Explain how your individual ethics influence your decision-making process.
• Examine the influence of individual ethics on professional decisions.
• Analyze the relationship of these principles to current health care issues.