Do you think HSAs can help improve health care cost, quality, and access? Why or why not?

DO YOU THINK HSAS CAN HELP IMPROVE HEALTH CARE COST, QUALITY, AND ACCESS?

The United States has arguably the most advanced health care in the world. And yet, a large proportion of Americans do not have access to this care due to its high cost. Providers, consumers, and the government have long searched for a way out of this paradoxical situation. HSAs offer one solution.

The American health care system is complex. A part of the population has access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. Another part simply pays for care out of pocket. A substantial proportion of the population uses third-party payers to pay for care.

Payers have reacted to the rising costs of care by introducing various gatekeeper mechanisms. These have not been popular with consumers who see them as restrictive. The American population is aging and the need for care is likely to increase over the next decade.

While the earnings of health care professionals have been increasing, insurance premiums have also increased. Among hospitals, many are non-profit organizations offering substantial charity care. But for-profit and non-profit hospitals alike must show return on investment to remain viable. Providers must also factor reimbursement policies of payers into their decisions, sometimes even clinical decisions. These groups of stakeholders—patients, providers, payers, and the government—have different goals and different responses to the rising cost of care.

Based on your understanding, answer the following:

  • In your opinion, can HSAs be aligned to the expectations of all these groups?
  • Do you think HSAs can help improve health care cost, quality, and access? Why or why not?
  • Cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
 
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iscuss why you think plagiarism is so problematic in higher education today.

This exercise involves exploring ethical writing practices and will include three parts:
· Part One
o Discuss why you think plagiarism is so problematic in higher education today. Have you seen examples of it? What do you think you can personally do to help develop your own academic voice? Does it stir up any emotions when you think others are “getting away with it”?
· Part Two
o Write a two-paragraph summary about what you have learned about I/O Psychology this week and how it could be applied in your own circumstances. Include at least one quote, but for the rest, paraphrase (rewrite in your own words) your paragraph (also applying citations appropriately throughout).
§ Highlight your quote in blue. Highlight your citations for your self-worded explanations/commentary in yellow.
§ Be sure to also include correctly formatted citations prior to running the document. (For examples of how to write citations, see the Ashford Wiring Center.)
§ Run this summary through your course similarity tool (Turn It In). Make corrections as indicated prior to submitting.
o Part Three
§ Discuss your results (two to three paragraphs) and the process of intentionally developing your academic writing skills.
§ Why do you think it is important to cite resources when you are putting into your own words?
§ Do you have any bad habits you need to break?
§ How much more difficult would it be to avoid this situation when using websites to assist you in research?
§ What strategies could you use here to help you have more success and prevent accidental mistakes?
This exercise should be a minimum of two to three pages and should adequately discuss all questions posed, demonstrate maturating self-awareness and a personal commitment to developing your academic voice.
A reference page is required and sources must include correct citations within the writing exercise when utilized.
 
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Week 5 Discussion 1 (Workplace Culture and Competence in Human Service Organizations)

Week 5 Discussion 1 (Workplace Culture and Competence in Human Service Organizations)

Question descriptionPrepare: Prior to beginning this discussion question, read Chapter 5 of Making Strategy Count in the Health and Human Services Sector and select a minimum of one scholarly article from the Ashford library that examines the role of workplace culture within a health and/or human services setting of your choice (e.g., community clinic, social services agency, care facility, etc.) . The Olavarria, Beaulac, Bélanger, Young, & Arbry (2009) article is a recommended source that provides more insight into the issue of organizational cultural competence within health and human service organizations (it may be used, but does not replace your required scholarly resource).

Reflect: As you read in Chapter 5 of the textbook, the term “culture” is not limited to our understanding of cultural competency as it relates to client interaction; it is also applicable to our understanding of aspects related to the work environment. In this discussion, we will reflect upon the concept of “workplace culture,” as described in the text, and analyze its pertinence in the development of effective strategy. We will then take this concept a step further and apply it to the notion of organizational cultural competence (see Week 5 Guidance for more details).

Write: Summarize your selected scholarly article (e.g., its aims/purpose along with relevant content or topic areas). Next, analyze culturally competent elements, as they relate to workplace culture, that are necessary for effective service delivery in the setting discussed in the article (you may select elements that are discussed in the article or general elements applicable to health and human service organizations that are supported by a scholarly source). Finally, explain how some of the types of disconnects between strategy and culture (as identified on page 76 in your textbook) might impact an organization’s ability to be culturally competent, either in the workplace or in direct client interaction.

 
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Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based practice.

EVALUATE PUBLISHED NURSING RESEARCH FOR CREDIBILITY AND CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE RELATED TO EVIDENCE- BASED PRACTICE.

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8)

CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based practice. (POs #4 and #8)

 

Due Date

Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity.

 

Total Points Possible

150 Points

Requirements

The paper will include the following.

  1. Clinical question
    1. Description of problem
    2. Significance of problem
    3. Purpose of paper
  2. Description of findings
    1. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e-Colleg
    2. Describe
      1. Concepts
      2. Methods used
  • Participants
  1. Instruments including reliability and validity
  2. Answer to “Purpose” question
  3. Identify next step for group
  1. Conclusion of paper
  2. Format
    1. Correct grammar and spelling

Use of headings for each section

  1. Use of APA format (sixth edition)
  2. Page length: three pages

PREPARING THE PAPER

  1. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group.
  2. Paper should include a title page and a reference page.

 

Directions and Assignment Criteria

Assignment Criteria Points % Description
Problem 20 13%

 

1. Problem is described: What is the focus of your group’s work?2. Significance of the problem is described: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations.

3. Purpose of your paper: What will your paper do or describe? “The

purpose of this paper is to . . .”

 

**Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of this paper is different. You can use your work from paper 1 for items 1 and 2 above, including any suggestions for improvement provided as feedback. Item 3 above should be specific to this paper.

Description ofFindings: Summary 20

 

 

     13%     Summarize the basics of each article in a matrix table that appears in the appendix. 
Description ofFindings: Description 60 41%    Describe in the body of the paper the following.·        What concepts have been studied?

·        What methods have been used?

·        Who are the participants or members of the samples?

·        What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity?

·        How do you answer your original “purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question?

·        What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.

Description ofFindings: Description 60 41%    Describe in the body of the paper the following.·        What concepts have been studied?

·        What methods have been used?

·        Who are the participants or members of the samples?

·        What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity?

·        How do you answer your original “purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question?

·        What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.

Format 30 20%

 

1.    Correct grammar and spelling2.    Use headings for each section: Problem, Synthesis of the Literature (Concepts, Methods, Participants, Instruments, Implications for Future Work), Conclusion.

3.    APA format (sixth ed.): Appendices follow references.

4.    Paper length: Three pages

 

THIS IS HOW IT WOULD BE GRADING

Assignment Criteria Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance

 

A (92–100%)    Very Good or High Level of Performance

 

B (84–91%)      Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance

 

C (76–83%)      Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance

F (0–75%)

  • This is what I need to have in my paper to have an A:
  • Includes all elements in a manner that is clearly understood.
  • Problem description provides focus of the group’s work.
  • Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
  • Purpose of paper is clearly stated.
  • Summary omits no more than one required item from the Evidence Matrix Table.
  • Description includes ALL elements.
  • What concepts have been studied?
  • What methods have been used?
  • Who are the participants or members of the samples?
  • What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity?
  • How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question?
  • What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
  • Summary paragraph includes ALL major findings from article.
  • Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents those data in summary form,

makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data, and relates them to a larger context.

  • Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation.
  • Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of  quantitative data and the logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.
  • Length is three full pages.
  • Used appropriate APA format and is free of errors.
  • Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed.
  • Grammar, spelling, and mechanics are free of errors.
  • quantitative data and the logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.
  • Length is three full pages.
  • Used appropriate APA format and is free of errors.
  • Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed.
  • Grammar, spelling, and mechanics are free of errors.
 
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  ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT YOU ARE A CHARGE NURSE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

  ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT YOU ARE A CHARGE NURSE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.

 

Elder Abuse and Neglect
You are a charge nurse in the emergency department. An elderly woman arrives with bruises all over the upper torso of her body and down her left arm. She was brought in by her grandson who resides with her, and the grandson shares that he brought her in to be checked out because he thinks she may have fractured her wrist when she fell on the last step going down in the cellar to do laundry. He appears extremely stressed and states that his grandmother suffers from Alzheimer disease. When you put the patient’s name and demographic information into the electronic medical record it indicates that this patient was in 2 weeks prior with a concussion.

Instructions:

Read the scenario above and answer the following question:

How would you assess the situation?
What nursing interventions would you utilize to help both the elderly woman and the grandson?

Your paper should be:

One (1) page or more.
Use factual information from the textbook and/or appropriate articles and websites.
Cite your sources – type references according to the APA Style Guide.

 
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Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations

LASA 2: Case study: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations

This assignment is designed to help you synthesize the course material and apply the material in creating an assessment, and generating a diagnosis, as well as treatment recommendations.
Read the case study provided and write a clinical report which includes:

  1. A summary of the major issues facing the client needing to be addressed.
  2. A working diagnosis for the client (with diagnostic summary and rationale) utilizing the following information from the CAGE screening tool and case history information.
  3. A Mental Status Exam which applies the information from the case history.
  4. Detailed treatment recommendations determining which modality (family, individual, group, or couples) is most appropriate for this client.  Be sure to provide the rational for your choice by integrating information from the case summary.
  5. Recommendations on whether individual is a good candidate for treatment placement (inpatient, residential, or outpatient) and an analysis of the pros and cons for your selection based on a summary of the issues.

Your paper should be at least 4 pages long. Remember to include a cover page and reference page, and to support your arguments with information drawn from the online content, the textbook, and other credible, scholarly sources to substantiate the points you are making.  Apply APA standards for writing and citations to your work.
The case information is as follow:
Case Information
Client: Joseph Blackwell
Date of Birth: July 10, 1961
Identifying Information
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Religion: Baptist
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Disability: No visible disabilities
Class: Annual income under $12,000
Educational Qualification: High School Diploma
Current Family Constellation and Living Arrangements
Married currently separated
3 children, ages  20, 15, 2
Currently homeless, staying with a friend
Other Family Information
Mother gives money to him on a consistent basis
The only person who “nags” him about his drinking is his wife
Other family members have covered for him on more than one occasion, telling his wife he was working when he was really getting high.
Employment Status
Recently lost job due to failure to show up.
Employed there for 6 months
Reports having over 10 jobs in the last 5 years
Skilled as a roofer
Legal Problems
Took a Plea for Treatment in lieu of conviction for current possession of cocaine charge
License suspended for Driving Under the Influence
Currently on Probation
Past/Current Psychological Problems
Reports a diagnosis of Bipolar Manic Depression made several years ago
States “I just wants it all go away, maybe it be better if I just went away, sometimes I cry when I wake up.”
Medication history
Records indicated that the client has been treated off and on with Seroquel and Lithium. He reported that both medications helped him feel more “calm and collected.” He has been off of medication for the past 2 months.
Substance Use history
The client stated that he drinks alcohol every day, usually 1 liter of vodka and a few beers.  This pattern of drinking endured for the past 10 years. He tried to stop drinking one time and the longest that he has abstained from drugs and alcohol was for a period of 3 months a few years ago. He also uses cocaine and marijuana several times per week.  He stated that he has thought about stopping the substance use, but is sure that he will never be able to abstain. The patient has a history of the shakes when he has attempted to stop drinking in the past. He has tried outpatient substance abuse counseling, though would usually relapse after a few sessions. He has never participated in inpatient detox.
Records reviewed (Psychiatric ER summary dated August 6, 2010)
Patient was admitted to the X psychiatric emergency room and placed on a 72 hour observation. He was brought in by emergency medical services and a police escort after he was found in the street yelling that he wanted to die and threatening bystanders at the local bus station.  His toxicology screening was positive for alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and benzodiazepines.  After the 72 hour observation the substances had cleared, the patient was administered Librium for alcohol withdrawal complications, and by day 3 he denied suicidal, as well as homicidal ideation. Thus, he was released, in good behavioral control, and referred to an outpatient chemical dependency program. Records indicated that the pt has a diagnostic history that includes, Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Alcohol Dependence, and Polysubstance Abuse.
Last  evaluation: Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Client presented wearing a t-shirt stained with food and smelling of beer. His jeans were tattered with random holes and burn marks. His hair was long and tangled. He was malodorous. The client required multiple redirections to lower his voice and to get him back on topic as he kept changing the topic to discuss unrelated content, such as food that he wanted to eat and about a new pair of shoes that he hoped to buy. The client’s mood was unstable in that he vacillated between irritable, depressed, and euphoric states during this interview. He avoided eye contact and moving around in his chair often. He often laughed when discussing his most recent DUI and when discussing that he lost his most recent job. Client knew that he was at Agency X for a psychological evaluation, stated that it was Tuesday and that the year is 2010. He sleeps, at times, 3-4 hours per night, and sometimes does not feel the need to sleep at all. Client denied hearing voices, seeing things that others cannot, and is not paranoid. He denied any desire or plan to hurt other people. He admitted one suicide attempt by taking pain pills that were washed down with 1 liter of vodka last year because he wanted to “escape.” The client often ponders what it would be like to not be alive anymore and reported that he thought about taking a bottle of pain medication this morning in an effort to attempt suicide.
CAGE Screening Tools answers from client:

  1.  Have you ever felt you should “cut down” on your drinking?

Answer:   Yes, I have tried on several occasions to drink less.  The last time I tried was about 2 years ago.

  1.  Have people “annoyed” you by criticizing your drinking?

Answer:  That is why I left my wife.  All she did was nag about what and when I drink.  I got sick of it.

  1.  Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?

Answer:   Kind of sort of…

  1. Did you ever take an “eye opener” a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?

Answer:   Doesn’t everyone do this every once in a while.  It takes the edge off with everything I have going on.

 
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Describe three or four strategies for improving and assuring quality and patient safety in this organization, and explain why you chose these strategies

Describe three or four strategies for improving and assuring quality and patient safety in this organization, and explain why you chose these strategies

Choose a healthcare setting: acute care, physician offices, public health, home health care
As you review the Learning Resources for this week, consider why quality and patient safety are important for this type of organization. Also think about the key challenges regarding quality and/or patient safety for this setting. Use the Learning Resources and conduct your own research to identify and investigate three or four strategies for improving and assuring quality and patient safety that would be beneficial in this type of setting. Then research theaccreditation, licensure, and/or oversight needed for this type of organization, including the processes or criteria that are used.

With this in mind, write a 1- to 2-page paper in which you:

•Explain why quality and patient safety are important, particularly for this type of organization

•Identify the key challenges regarding quality and/or patient safety for this setting

•Describe three or four strategies for improving and assuring quality and patient safety in this organization, and explain why you chose these strategies

•Describe the accreditation, licensure, or oversight for this type of organization, and explain the process or criteria used


 

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Parkinson’s

Clinical Standard Of Practice Presentation Power Point

Please read instructions carefully. This will go thru turn in. You can choose from this disease any that you feel more constable, these are:

: pneumonia, COPD, Parkinson’s, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, Asthma, joint replacement, psoriasis, and others. No more than 8 slide no including the references and the first page.  No more than 15 % of similarity please.

Grading Criteria 

 

Criteria                                                                                                                                                    Points

 

1. Presents   the case including CC, HPI, Hx, ROS and PE findings concisely    10

 

2. List possible differential diagnosis with   supporting/excluding criteria.         10

3. What   labs or tests are typically ordered in relation to this condition? What   results should the

NP   expects to see with this diagnosis?                    Point : 20 

4. What   medications are typically prescribed for this condition? List specific drugs,   starting doses, dose ranges, precautions to keep in mind when prescribing   these drugs.                                                               Points: 20

 

5. What are   the outcomes expected or unexpected for this specific condition? And What   patient outcomes will trigger a referral?                      Points: 20

 

6. Provide   patient teaching materials specific to their condition        Points: 20

 

Total : 100

Let me know if you have any question.

Thanks

 
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010

RESEARCH THE FOLLOWING HEALTH CARE REGULATIONS

Research the following health care regulations and select one regulation to focus on for the written assignment:

  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
  • HIPAA Privacy Rule
  • HITECH Act
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
  • False Claims Act
  • Anti-Kickback Statute
  • Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law)
  • Human Subject Research

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that summarizes your health care regulation selection. Include the following:

  • Identify selected health care regulation.
  • Describe the reason for your selection.
  • Identify 5 key points from your research.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

 
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PPW8 cometglob

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Question descriptionOption 1: Digital Media and Global Social Issues

From health to business, from science to inclusion: the eight categories below reflect the most crucial social issues of everyday life around the globe.

For this project, choose from one of the categories of international issues below and identify a topic or problem in which digital media play a significantly influential part in addressing that topic or problem.

  • e-Government & Open Data
  • e-Health & Environment
  • e-Learning & Science
  • e-Entertainment & Games
  • e-Culture & Tourism
  • e-Media & Journalism
  • e-Business & Commerce
  • e-Inclusion & Empowerment

Guidelines:

  1. Select an issue/problem related to one of the topics above.
  2. Conduct research on two or more countries where this issue exists.
  3. Assess and discuss how digital media play an influential part in the issue/problem for each country.
  4. Propose 2-3 solutions for the issue/problem for each country and anticipate counter arguments to your solutions with rebuttals or concessions.
  5. Consider using the second option for the Module 2 Critical Thinking Assignment to outline your project and account for instructor feedback in the final draft.
  6. You must account for instructor feedback from the Module 6 Critical Thinking Assignment.
  7. Remember to call your reader to action—what next steps need to be taken?

Requirements:

  • Include research from at least 8-10 scholarly sources. In addition, you may use the course required readings.
  • Your paper should be 10-12 pages in length not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.
  • Your presentation or paper must be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. You can find additional helpful guides on making presentations in the CSU-Global Library.
 
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