Week 6 – Discussion 1
Select three common models of managed health care organizations as discussed in Chapter 24. Identify the pros and cons for each chosen model. Give suggestions to strengthen the weaknesses of the chosen models. Respond to at least two posts of classmates. Note( after accepting the bid i will send the chapter 24).
Meritage & CA Blended Wines
Meritage wines from California are an American creation. The flavor and aroma are determined in large part by the percentage of each grape blended into the batch of wine. Contributing factors include the AVA, lattitude of the vineyard, the year, soil, and climate conditions. Taste a bottle of Meritage and report on these criteria when sharing your findings with the class. Remember to use Zraly's 60 Second Wine Expert methodology when reporting your findings.
Unit 4 Db
The following video demonstrates that some animals can perceive fairness. Watch a clip of the video beginning at 12 minutes and 30 seconds:
de Waal, F. (2012, April 10). Moral behavior in animals | Frans de Waal [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/GcJxRqTs5nk
To view the transcript of this video, click here
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After watching the video, answer the following question: Is perceived unfair pay ratio a personal issue for humans as well? Explain your response, and provide an example.
Module 06 Discussion – Excel And Other Programs
Excel is not just a standalone program. It has the ability to connect and interact with other programs and applications. Conduct some independent research on ways that Excel works with other programs and the Internet. What are some ways that Excel works with other programs? How could businesses use these connections and what are their benefits? Are there any negative components? If so, please explain.
Unit 3 Questions
1. Differentiate between the consensus, ratio, and apportion methods? Provide an example for when each method is used.
2. Identify the steps of the risk management process. Discuss each in detail.
3.Why is service area competitor analysis so important for effective health care planning? Provide some specific examples to support your answer.
4. What are the benefits of strategic group analysis and strategic mapping as components of the health care strategic planning process?
5. Many Americans are now traveling outside of the U. S. for elective medical procedures. What does this mean in terms of service area competitor analysis? What would you do as a hospital CEO or senior manager to keep your own patients at home and receiving services at your own facility rather than traveling abroad for care?
Meritage & CA Blended Wines
Meritage wines from California are an American creation. The flavor and aroma are determined in large part by the percentage of each grape blended into the batch of wine. Contributing factors include the AVA, lattitude of the vineyard, the year, soil, and climate conditions. Taste a bottle of Meritage and report on these criteria when sharing your findings with the class. Remember to use Zraly's 60 Second Wine Expert methodology when reporting your findings.
Unit 4 Db
The following video demonstrates that some animals can perceive fairness. Watch a clip of the video beginning at 12 minutes and 30 seconds:
de Waal, F. (2012, April 10). Moral behavior in animals | Frans de Waal [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/GcJxRqTs5nk
To view the transcript of this video, click here
.
After watching the video, answer the following question: Is perceived unfair pay ratio a personal issue for humans as well? Explain your response, and provide an example.
Module 06 Discussion – Excel And Other Programs
Excel is not just a standalone program. It has the ability to connect and interact with other programs and applications. Conduct some independent research on ways that Excel works with other programs and the Internet. What are some ways that Excel works with other programs? How could businesses use these connections and what are their benefits? Are there any negative components? If so, please explain.
Module 06 Written Assignment – Industry Best Practices
As students, you continue your education to gain knowledge and broaden your career opportunities. How will the tools you have learned from this class help you both as a student and a professional? How will these tools accentuate industry's best practice in the profession you are striving for?
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Unit 3 Questions
1. Differentiate between the consensus, ratio, and apportion methods? Provide an example for when each method is used.
2. Identify the steps of the risk management process. Discuss each in detail.
3.Why is service area competitor analysis so important for effective health care planning? Provide some specific examples to support your answer.
4. What are the benefits of strategic group analysis and strategic mapping as components of the health care strategic planning process?
5. Many Americans are now traveling outside of the U. S. for elective medical procedures. What does this mean in terms of service area competitor analysis? What would you do as a hospital CEO or senior manager to keep your own patients at home and receiving services at your own facility rather than traveling abroad for care?
