MGT 3662 – Management in the Healthcare Sector

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Use the space provided to answer questions 1-4.

MGT 3662 – Management in the Healthcare Sector

Name: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______________________________________

Instructions: Answer questions 1-4 below. Limit your writing to the space provided. Please be clear and succinct in your answers.

1) The healthcare industry has a much lower level of adoption of digital records than other industries (e.g. banking with ATM’s, airlines with web-based, mobile-based reservations). Why is that? Why has it been so difficult to achieve widespread use of electronic medical records (EMRs)?

2) Primary care is the backbone of the U.S. healthcare delivery system and yet primary care physicians are in critically short supply. Explain the causes this problem and offer possible solutions

3) Your manager has assigned you the task of advising the company on the wisdom of starting a Wellness Initiative. What is the business case for being seriously concerned about improving the overall health of employees? How will you evaluate the return-on-investment (ROI) of the expense of creating a robust Wellness Program?

4) The case on the founding of the Rollins School of Public Health clearly illustrated strategic executive decision making in a high risk-high reward environment. Describe the situation and how various elements of the process carry over to all businesses and demonstrates effective leadership.

Public Health Newswire-CDC

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1 Discussion

Choose one of the websites and question and answer the following questions:

Websites:

CDC Stacks

Public Health Newswire-CDC

APHA-Public Health Newswire

Public Health News

1. Why you selected this topic/area?

2.Why is“Public Health”keeping track of such things?

3.How has epidemiology contributed in this case?

4.How might this information be relevant to you personally/professionally?

5.How does any of this tie into this week’s studies?

2 Discussion

Research and provide detailed information on five facts related to Florida public health (minimum 250 words). List all references.

3 Discussion

Describe a disease of interest that affects public health, include the prognosis, fatality rates, and person-year. If you have had a personal experience with this disease, share the effects the family experienced. Remember to include at least one reference.

Choose a disease that affects public health

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Discussion 1Research and Discuss a Disease

Choose a disease that affects public health. Research the prognosis, case fatality rate, and person-year. Discuss your findings. If you or someone close to you has been affected by this disease, please share the effects it can have on a family. Please include at least one reference.

Discussion 2 Local News and Public Health

Review your local news channel(s) over 1 to 2 days in search of public health news. Discuss your findings. If you are unable to find information, check your newspapers or library. List all references.

Discussion 3 Employment Opportunities

Go to Careers at CDC and locate “Jobs” using the drop down menus. Research the employment opportunities available in the area of public health. Discuss your findings. Is this an area of interest to you? Why or why not? List all references.

Discussion 4 Research Public Health

Research the Internet for “public health studies.” Discuss a current study in which research is being conducted in the area of public health. Why is this important to you as a consumer? What would you like to see in your community as a result of these types of studies?

Discussion 5 Public Health Event

Research a public health event occurring in your community within the next 90 days. If possible, attend the event and provide a summary of your outing. Research your state department of public health, Internet, and local news for details.

Provide a definition of both private and public health insurance, and discuss the differences between private and public health insurance

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400 words (will check for plagiarism)

Public and private health insurance plays a very significant role in the delivery and funding or reimbursement of health care services, making it very important that all health care professionals understand, at a minimum, the basics of health insurance. For this assignment, you are required to discuss the following:

  • Provide a definition of both private and public health insurance, and discuss the differences between private and public health insurance.
  • Choose 1 public health insurance program (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, or Children’s Health Insurance Program), and discuss the basics of that program and the financial impact it has had on health care delivery in the United States.Question description400 words (will check for plagiarism)

    Public and private health insurance plays a very significant role in the delivery and funding or reimbursement of health care services, making it very important that all health care professionals understand, at a minimum, the basics of health insurance. For this assignment, you are required to discuss the following:

    • Provide a definition of both private and public health insurance, and discuss the differences between private and public health insurance.
    • Choose 1 public health insurance program (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, or Children’s Health Insurance Program), and discuss the basics of that program and the financial impact it has had on health care delivery in the United States.