Analyze the part the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) plays in health care information systems acquisition

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Review each of the following video cases: •Health IT Success Story: Portal Enhances Patient-Centered Preventative Care •Health IT Success Story: Using IT to Fight Care Fragmentation •Health IT Success: Quality Measures for Interoperable Electronic Health Records

Select one of these cases and address the following questions in your paper: •Analyze the part the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) plays in health care information systems acquisition. •Address the major concerns, and provide alternatives to alleviate these concerns. •Analyze whether or not value was added to health care information systems through acquisition. •Analyze how the system might advance or devalue patient care delivery. •Explain whether or not the current system can or should be maintained. •Explain what the literature states about this type of implementation/acquisition. •Explain who the gatekeeper(s) are in this type of acquisition. •Describe how cost is impacted with this system. •Describe the initial reaction to the system implementation/acquisition. •Describe whether or not the quality implementation/acquisition impacts your chosen topic for your Final Proposal and Final Presentation. This response only needs to be about a paragraph in length. The Case Analysis: 1.Must be 1,200 to 1,800 words in length, double-spaced and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2.Must include a title page with the following: a.Title of paper b.Student’s name c.Course name and number d.Instructor’s name e.Date submitted

3.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6.Must use at least three scholarly sources, including a minimum of one from the Ashford Online Library. 7.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Debate the main pros and cons of using private insurance versus using the new affordable health insurance system

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Funding the Rising Cost of US Health Care

In light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and the myriad of citizens using the new health care insurance system, you, as a health care administrator for a hospital, are responsible for reporting to the hospital’s CEO regarding the new plan’s cost to the hospital and the issues with patients who can afford regular health care coverage.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Give your opinion of the rising cost of health care’s overall impact on the U.S. economy. Justify your response.
  2. Compare and contrast at least two (2) areas of the economy that the new health care act impacts. Explain your rationale.
  3. Debate the main pros and cons of using private insurance versus using the new affordable health insurance system.
  4. Analyze the cost associated with implementing ACA and its impact on access to health care access for different demographic groups. Provide a rationale for your response.
  5. Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., last five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze the different ways of financing the health care system and the impact on individuals.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services organization.
  • Write clearly and concisely about health services organization using proper writing mechanics.

What benefits does a strategic management process bring to a health care organization?

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Read the following: The leader of a local health care organization, Ken Janowski, has noticed other health care organizations successfully incorporating strategic management practices. Ken is considering using strategic management for his health care organization. He has hired you to research what the strategic planning development and implementation process is and to address why it helps organizations be successful.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word report of your findings in which you answer the following questions:

  • What are the major components of strategic management, and why is each component needed for success?
  • How are an organization’s mission and values important to strategy formulation?
  • What benefits does a strategic management process bring to a health care organization?
  • How does strategic management affect organizational decision making and financial performance?
    • How does strategic management affect the way an organization responds to its environment?

Paper Sub Headings: Use the underscored words above as the only sub – headings. For each weekly project in 589, make sure to use headings in your paper that follow the instructions.

Cite The course text(s) assigned readings) plus an optional two additional scholarly references to support your information.

Format your report consistent with APA guidelines.

Describe the different forms of competition that take place among various types of health care organizations.

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Competition in Health Care

One of the trends marking the continuing transformation of the U.S. health care industry is the dramatic increase in the pace of competition. The heightened competition is taking place among hospitals, health plans, physician groups, and drug companies, and between physicians and hospitals, and hospitals and health plans. Listen to the Looking Ahead: The Future of Health Care Policy podcast from National Public Radio (NPR). Then, prepare a three- to five-page paper in which you:

  • Describe the different forms of competition that take place among various types of health care organizations.
  • Evaluate the benefits and pitfalls of competition in health care and suggest alternatives if competition was not the primary driver of operations in the U.S. health care system.
  • Explain the elements of successful competition and the use of competitive intelligence.
  • Describe the influence competition has on the services offered by health care organizations and the choices patients have.

Your paper must be three to five double-spaced pages (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources that were published within the last five years. One source must be obtained from the Ashford University Library and focus on competition health care. All sources must be documented in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.