Entries by Emma

How do policymakers evaluate which health care services should be financed through government programs?

With coinciding concerns about health care costs and the imperative to improve quality of care, health care providers and others face difficult decisions in the effort to achieve an appropriate balance. Such decisions often are addressed in the policy arena. How do policymakers evaluate which health care services should be financed through government programs? How […]

Competiveness and Performance Effectiveness for Health Care IT Systems

Question description Analysis Paper Competiveness and Performance Effectiveness for Health Care IT Systems (Part I) 100 points Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: address the following criteria: Define the fundamental responsibilities and key characteristics of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) within health care organizations. Make […]

Consider the support capabilities of a typical health care operation and where employees may access data of various types related to patient needs. What might be accessed, and what controls may be needed to protect patient data?

Question description You have been asked by your health care organization to provide a detailed report on the benefits of implementing a new health information technology system to comply with the current mandates. Develop a report of 10–12 pages detailing how information technology systems can be used to analyze organizational data for a health care […]

Discuss the ethical and legal issues that may be found in the health care organization

Question description Identify the market sector your organization falls into (mass market or niche services). How does the population health approach to health care rather than the curative approach affect service delivery and management in your organization? Assess common health care leadership issues (e.g., organizational climate, teamwork, coaching, and so on) and their impact on […]