Topic 7 DQ 2 As the American federal government continues to enact legislation regulating the health care industry in general and health care finance in particular, how might health care organizations need to adapt to ensure continued delivery of quality patient care? Why?     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Federal legislations regulating the health care industry Introduction […]

Topic 7 DQ 1 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will certainly have an economic influence on American consumers and providers of health care insurance. To what extent might the ACA influence the fiscal stability of health care organizations? Why?     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  The Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s influence on America’s fiscal stability Introduction The […]

Topic 6 DQ 2 Public policy exerts significant influence on health care through regulations that address nearly every aspect of health care. These regulations are based on the health care needs of the community stakeholders. In the absence of public policy and regulation of the health care industry, could the effectiveness of health care organizations […]

Topic 6 DQ 1 Through its collective effort, public policy and health care have been embedded together for decades. There are organizations such as National Health Council (NHC) that has been advocating for patient quality care, policy change, and so much more. Should public policy be used to drive changes in health care and organizations? […]

Topic 5 DQ 2 Does accreditation improve organizational sustainability in health care organizations? Why or why not?     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Does accreditation improve organizational sustainability in health care organizations? Introduction Health care organizations are constantly looking for ways to ensure their sustainability. One way that the medical field has sought to do this is […]

Topic 3 DQ 2 Over the decades, credential requirements have gradually increased in all sectors of the health care arena. If this trend continues, for how long will health care organizations remain sustainable? Why? What steps should health care administrators take to absorb or mitigate the rising credentialing requirements? Why?       ADDITIONAL DETAILS  […]

Topic 3 DQ 1 Professional health care providers in direct contact with patients are required to be licensed and credentialed demonstrating current competencies of both quality care and safe healthcare practice. Should similar licensing and credentialing requirements be imposed on health care leaders and other collaborative workers in the health care industry (e.g., business office […]

Topic 2 DQ 2 Professional boards are lobbying for freedoms for health care professionals. As a health care administrator, how do you ethically balance board-granted freedom with quality of care concerns to create a sustainable model for your organization? Support your view.     ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Lobbying for freedoms for health care professionals Introduction The […]

HCA 807 Topic 7 Financial Structures of Health Care As health care costs continue to soar, the financial structure of health care organizations remains at the forefront of public discussion. Some would argue that finance is exerting too much influence on the structure of health care organizations and services to the detriment of the quality […]

HCA 807 Full Course – Discussions and Assignments Topic 5 Potential Theoretical Foundations Every dissertation has a theoretical foundation that governs the research being conducted. With many options available, it is imperative to begin exploring potential theoretical foundations for your dissertation study. Therefore, in this assignment you will identify theories could potentially serve as the theoretical […]