ISSUES IN QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR HEALTH SERVICES.

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Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

  1. Explain each step in the forecasting process for each method.
  2. Provide a brief summary of your researched health services organizations implementing the forecasting methods.
  3. Provide a forecast of the number of clinic visits for November 2008 using each method of the forecasting process.
  4. Conclude which forecasting method provides the best forecast, and provide a rationale for your conclusion.

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:

  • Evaluate forecasting strategies and methods.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in quantitative methods for health services.
  • Write clearly and concisely about quantitative methods for health services using proper writing mechanics.

Lending Institutions, Health Care and Human Capital

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Assignment 2: Lending Institutions, Health Care and Human Capital

Due Week 9 and worth 200 points

Use the Internet to research one (1) developing nation of your choice. Your research should include an examination of lending institutions, health care, and human capital, as well as the material covered by the Webtext and lectures in Weeks 6 through 9.

Write at least a three page research paper in which you:

  1. Explore whether or not funding from international lending institutions like the World Bank and the IMF are helping or hindering the social, economic, or political development of the country that you have selected. Support your response with examples.
  2. Discuss, with examples, at least four (4) substantive ways in which a healthy population strengthens the economy of the country that you have selected.
  3. Ascertain the degree to which the leadership of your chosen country has used foreign aid to improve its health care system. Support your response with concrete examples.
  4. Use at least five quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, blogs, encyclopedias, dictionaries and other nonacademic material do not qualify as academic resources. Approval of resources is at the instructor’s discretion.
  1. When referencing the selected resources, please use the following format:
  • Webtext Format:
    • Name of the author. Name of title. Retrieved from website URL.
      • Example:Soomo. Understanding Development [Webtext]. Retrieved 
  • Lecture Format:
    • Name of the Author. Name of the lecture [lecture type]. Retrieved from lecture URL.
      • Example:Strayer University. (2013). Understanding Development [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved 
  • Internet Resources:
    • Author’s Name. (Date of publication). Title of the resource. Retrieved from website URL.
      • Example:Westwald, Eric. (2014). Portraits of People Living on a Dollar a Day. Retrieved fromhttp://ww.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2014/04/living-on-a-dollar-a-day-photos-renee-byer-thomas-nazario. 
  1. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
  • Contain no abstract and be at least three pages of written text in length, excluding tables and graphs.
  • 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. 
  1. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
  • Determine how human capital is used and what effect gender disparity has on these decisions.
  • Determine what role health plays in developing economies.
  • Examine the role that the International Monetary Fund and World Bank play in transfers and the conditions they set to effect this funding.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology of developing countries.
  • Write clearly and concisely about sociology of developing countries using proper writing mechanics. 
  1. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the rubric found in the student course guide.

Applying Social Cognitive Theory to Environmental Health

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Applying Social Cognitive Theory to Environmental Health

Consider the following scenario: A mother is pressured by her children to start exercising every day because they had learned about the need for it in school. The mother usually tries to set an example for her children, but in this case her children are setting the example for her. This is an illustration of observational learning, where behaviors are acquired by seeing them in another person. Observational learning is one of the many useful concepts in the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) that apply directly to health behaviors.

For this Discussion, you apply the concepts of SCT to an environmental health behavior. You may choose one of these examples or your own topic: recycling; responsible energy use (e.g., compact fluorescent [CFL]/light-emitting diode [LED] lightbulbs, phantom loads); use of bottled water; use of alternative energy sources (e.g., wind, solar); consumption of locally grown food; reducing use of personal vehicles. Note also Table 5 in Theory at a Glance (NCI, 2005), which has some good examples of potential change strategies that could be applied to your topic.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post 4-5 pages of a description of a possible intervention to change an environment-related health behavior. Then, explain how you might apply SCT in the environmental health topic you selected. Finally, describe at least two intended results/outcomes of your intervention

Assess current economic trends that influence the cost, quality, and access to healthcare

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Assess current economic trends that influence the cost, quality, and access to healthcare

  1. Suggest at least one (1) method by which capitation rates are set for health maintenance organizations in Medicare. Provide one (1) example of an HMO with these types of set rates in order to support your response.
  2. Compare the primary available economic resources that health insurance payers may use to monitor, assess, and regulate health care providers’ behavior. Evaluate the degree to which alternative provider payment methods (e.g., capitation, pay for performance, etc.) impact HMO economic and business performance. Provide one (1) example of such a type of method to support your response.
  1. Examine the Aging Population and Non-employment and describe their short- and long-term impact on promoting the competitive market model in the healthcare environment.
  2. Evaluate the fundamental reasons why price and utilization economic factors in the healthcare setting influence competitive market status in regard to supply and demand for health care services. Provide at least one (1) example of such factors to support your response.
  1. Take a position on whether or not monopolistic competition works within a healthcare setting. Support for your position should include a discussion of the monopoly model being used to predict the allocation of resources in healthcare markets within preferred provider organizations.

THE FACTORS THAT DETERMINE YOUR HEALTH ARE MULTIFACETED, RANGING FROM AGE, SEX, AND GENETIC MAKEUP TO SOCIOECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

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The factors that determine your health are multifaceted, ranging from age, sex, and genetic makeup to socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental conditions. This week’s Discussion will give you the opportunity to explore these factors further.

To prepare review the weekly readings on social determinants of health and then visit the Healthy People 2020 website (http://www.healthypeople.gov.) Explore the Leading Health Indicators described on the Healthy People website. Then, select one social determinant and one Leading Health Indicator to analyze for this week’s Discussion.

post a comprehensive response to the following questions as they relate to your selected determinant and Leading Health Indicator. Be sure to identify the determinant in the beginning of your posting to your peers.

  • In what ways can your select social determinant influence one of the Leading Health Indicators described on the HealthyPeople.gov site? For example, if you choose the Leading Indicator of oral health care, how might the social determinant of socio-economic status impact one’s oral health?
  • How do you know this? Summarize the evidence through effective paraphrasing and reference your sources at the end of your post.
  • Has the social determinant you chose for this Discussion impacted how you, a friend, or a family member received health care in the past? What was the impact?

Note: Before you post your written response, review the Writing and Library Skills Resource Guide for information pertaining to searching the Walden library databases, effective paraphrasing, using evidence to support written statements, and preparing a reference list. Apply what you’ve learned about paraphrasing and demonstrate your ability to summarize content from the readings in your own words. Also, practice supporting your statements with your readings for this week. Provide a list of references at the end of your post.

resources:

Assess the value of healthcare professionals and decision makers understanding the discipline of health economics.

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200 points

Select at least five (5) economic concepts covered in the first four weeks’ readings, and discuss the primary manner in which these concepts impact the world of health care economics. Some examples of selected concepts are health demand and supply, elasticity, resources, health measures, and costs.

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

Assess the value of healthcare professionals and decision makers understanding the discipline of health economics. Defend or critique the importance of considering the complex nature of health and healthcare when examining the economic principles related to healthcare delivery. Analyze the primary potential benefits of learning about health economics related to government involvement in healthcare economics, financing, and delivery. Analyze the main potential benefits of learning about health economics related to private sector government involvement in healthcare economics, financing, and delivery. Use at least five (5) current references. Three of these references must be from current peer-reviewed sources to support and substantiate your comments and perspectives. 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:

Explain how selected economic principles apply to the health care market and the provisions of health care services. Analyze the factors that are influencing the demand and supply of health care services in the U.S. Assess current economic trends that influence the cost, quality, and access to care. Use technology and information resources to research issues in health economics. Write clearly and concisely about health economics using proper writing mechanics.

ANALYZE THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

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Signature Assignment: Health Care Access Options Due Today 11:59 PM Not Submitted POINTS 15 Paper Objectives: 1.1 2.1 2.2 3.2 Instructions Assignment Files Grading Research the following in your community or surrounding area: One walk-in clinic, such as urgent care One retail clinic in your local grocery store or drug store No appointment physician’s office Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that includes the above centers and addresses the following: Analyze the changing landscape of the health care system. Differentiate the various places health care is delivered. Analyze what impact cultural demographics have on the health care market. Analyze the targeted audience of the clinic or office based on cultural demographics. Analyze the effectiveness of the marketing approach for the clinic or office to various cultures. Analyze the marketing techniques that could be used to improve the marketing within different cultural demographics. Differentiate what effect different generations have on the health care market. Analyze the targeted audience of the clinic or office based on generational demographics. Differentiate the effectiveness of the marketing approach for the clinic or office to various generations. Differentiate the marketing techniques that could be used to improve the marketing within different generations. Analyze the impact of media and social networking on consumer choices. Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. Cite 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your paper.

HOW YOU VIEW YOUR CURRENT OR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROMOTING STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT WITHIN HEALTH CARE.

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Human Resources Management Discussion 300-350 words Strategic human resources management aligns human resource practices with the strategic objectives of an organization. Successful health care managers need to understand how human resource functions can be utilized to fulfill their organization’s mission and goals, such as the promotion of high-quality care, a customer-service orientation, and financial viability.

  • Share key insights you have gained about the impression (positive, negative, or mixed) that you and others have of human resources management. Also, explain what factors might be contributing to this perception.
  • Describe how you view your current or future responsibilities for promoting strategic human resources management within health care.
  • Analyze two metrics and indicate how each could be used as an indicator of HR efficiency, productivity, and/or value added.

Q2

Information Systems

3-4 pages APA format

As the manager of the CTU Health Care information systems department, the chief information officer (CIO) has asked you to complete the following:

  • Analyze the implications and challenges of cost, quality, and external forces on electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) selection and implementation within your department.
  • Conduct research on 1 major external threat facing the EHR today.

Technology Impact on Healthcare Decision Making

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Technology Impact on Healthcare Decision Making

For this assignment you will create a PowerPoint presentation you could deliver in this class to the instructor and your peers addressing the following:

Technological advances have changed the way medical care is practiced and delivered. Identify and describe three of the most significant clinical and/or information technological changes you have seen in the last five years. Discuss the influence each technological change on a specific aspect of healthcare. Consider the influence on decision-making and ethical choice from the patient and healthcare provider/professional’s perspective. End your evaluation by considering whether technology brings great benefits, but also produces new ethical dilemmas for health care based on your research and assessment. Use diagrams, graphics and pictures to demonstrate your points or support the types of technology identified, influence on ethical decisions and final evaluation.

Your presentation should meet the following requirements:

  • Be four or five slides in length, with accompanying detailed presentation notes, not including the cover or reference slides.
  • Support your analysis by referencing and citing at least three credible sources other than the course textbooks, readings, or lecture. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references.
  • Use headings to organize your work.

Include presentation notes for each slide to support the slide content. These may be a part of the PowerPoint or in a separate Word document. [Note: do not submit this assignment as a pdf, as the presentation notes are not visible to the instructor.]

COMPARE (SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES) THE THEORETICAL CONSTRUCTS OF THE TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL AND THE HEALTH BELIEF MODEL.

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The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) and Health Belief Model (HBM) are the two most widely used theories of individual health behavior change because both are practical, intuitive, and easily applied. Some situations could use both theories, and you may find that both have similarities. Still, there are important differences.

To prepare for this Assignment, select a chronic or infectious disease (heart disease or lung cancer), apply both models, and decide which of the two provides the best model for behavior change in your particular case.

The Assignment (4 pages and 5 refernces):

  • Compare (similarities and differences) the theoretical constructs of the Transtheoretical Model and the Health Belief Model.
  • Apply each of these models to the chronic or infectious disease you selected. Include a diagram or table to illustrate the application of each model.
  • Explain which model is more appropriate to bring about positive health change for the disease you selected and justify your choice.