How and why you believe it will improve patient outcomes and/or improve the delivery of health care

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IFSM 305

Topic:  Future of Health Care IT.
With everything that we have covered so far in class, and what we read and see in the world around us, it is obvious that major changes are happening all around us. And, changes seem to be occurring at an ever increasing rate. As part of these changes, there will be changes in how healthcare is delivered to the society. Many new technologies are becoming available, although some are not yet in common use. These advancements are likely to result in cheaper, easier access to healthcare and new paradigms in healthcare delivery.
GROUP 4:  Do some web research and find a new or emerging technology that you believe will improve patient outcomes and/or improve the delivery of health care.  Explain what the technology is and how and why you believe it will improve patient outcomes and/or improve the delivery of health care.  Please put the name of the technology in your subject line and choose something that has not already been reported on by another student.

Put the name of the technology in the Subject line for your posting.
From your research, explain:

What the technology is
How and why you believe it will improve patient outcomes and/or improve the delivery of health care.

GROUPS 1, 2 and 3:  For at least two postings:

Conduct your own research on the new or emerging technology discussed in the posting.
Identify and explain two issues or concerns related to its implementation and use.

I would like for each of you to think back over the class and share with us one new and / or important concept that you learned during this class AND, if applicable, how you may be able to apply this concept.  Also, if there are any recommendations to improve the next offering of the course please let me know either in this forum or via email.  You can also add any areas of improvement and / or things you liked about the course (so we know what to keep) in the end of course survey – which I hope everyone will complete. Your survey responses help us improve the next offering of the course.   Thank you for a great semester.
I look forward to reading your comments!

Stage 4 Assignment see attachment

an analysis of how the culture should change in order to better address the needs of the future

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HRMN 367
In 1-3 paragraph, summarize what you learned about culture and change in this course.
In the body of your paragraph(s), use at least three citations from different sources.
At the end of your paragraph(s), list your references.
Please also respond to at least two colleagues.
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Did this class create a culture?
If so, describe it.
If not, explain why not!

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Final project part 2: Change Management Plan (presentation)
Based on your last paper, create a change-management plan. Put yourself in the position of a consultant making recommendations to the CEO of the organization.
Present your recommendations in a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides. State how the organization can be better prepared to meet the needs and challenges of the future. Defend your argument.
Your presentation should include the following (at a minimum):
1)  an evaluation of the current situation (current culture)
2) an analysis of how the culture should change in order to better address the needs of the future (be specific!)
3) recommendations for change, with specific strategies that need to be adopted by the leadership, including how to communicate the changes and how to respond to resistance to change (Keep your recommendations to two or three, otherwise it becomes overwhelming)
4) justification and support for the recommended changes, based on both your own observations and the literature (at least three sources)

How does the large share of American gross domestic product (GDP) that we spend on health care each year impact our nation’s economy overall?

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The demand for healthcare administrators has gone up substantially over recent decades, as has the salary range for the position. The job of managing healthcare facilities has become more challenging and more important than ever before. How would you describe the dual purpose of financial management in health care today?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

2. Consider the Ridgeland Heights Medical Center (RHMC) actions presented on pages 11 and 12 of your textbook. The medical center is trying to counter a dwindling inpatient census at the facility. What do you think of the three strategies proposed here? Can you think of any other strategies that RHMC should consider here?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

3.Consider the big picture of our American economy with health care being an important part of it. How does the large share of American gross domestic product (GDP) that we spend on health care each year impact our nation’s economy overall? What other areas of our economy may currently be suffering because of so much medical spending? In your view, can America continue to spend this much money on health care without sacrificing the quality of American life in other areas? Why or why not? Please support your position.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

4. Preparing for the annual healthcare facility audit is a major undertaking. It consumes a considerable portion of the CFO’s time and energy each year.

Review the items presented in Exhibit

1.3 of your textbook, and consider which of these areas might be most susceptible to adjustments by the auditors. What can the facility’s management team do to reduce audit adjustments in these areas?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Berger, S. (2014). Fundamentals of health care financial management: A practical guide to fiscal issues and activities (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Discuss aspects of the health care marketplace in terms of the specific provisions that define a market

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In the business of health care, decision makers must determine on a regular basis what services to produce, how to produce them, how to distrbute them, as well as how to allow for growth and innovation. How are these decisions currently being made?
To prepare for this Discussion, complete the readings in your Learning Resources. Look online for recent news articles related to supply and demand in the health care industry.

Post a comprehensive response to the following:
Using examples from your Learning Resources and personal or professional experience, explain how health care is a market. In your answer, please be sure to address the following:

Discuss aspects of the health care marketplace in terms of the specific provisions that define a market.
How do the principles of managed care influence the business of health care?
Highlight how health care is different from the typical business market with a more tangible product (like applesauce)?
How do recent (within the last 18 months) supply and demand shifters (political, economic, social factors, etc.), exert influence on the supply or demand of health care goods or services?

Citations must be in APA format.