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Brianna Wallace  ThursdayDec 7 at 11:22pm Certain population groups in the United States either face greater barriers than the general population in accessing timely and needed healthcare services or have special health-related issues that may go unaddressed. Members of these groups, who face a greater risk of poor physical, psychological, and social health (Aday, 1994), … Read more

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Choose 2 different vulnerable and underserved populations. Describe their health needs and summarize the major challenges they face. Next, what are the racial/ethnic minority categories in the United States? Compared with Caucasian Americans, what are the health challenges minorities face that impact quality, access and cost?

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Hope Harvey  WednesdayNov 29 at 4:05am In the 1980s, managed care expanded across the country, which marked a watershed moment in American healthcare.  Managed care aimed to efficiently organize and manage healthcare services in response to rising healthcare costs and the need for cost management. According to Scales (2021), managed care models put an emphasis … Read more

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Upon reviewing the multiple facilities offering healthcare administration support and services, discuss the following: What are the healthcare administrative/management job opportunities in these organizations? How are these organizations interrelated? What type of support do these organizations offer direct care facilities? Identify one available position in which you are interested and discuss the KSAs needed to secure the position.

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Explain the growth of managed care that began in the 1980s. As a result, how has health care delivery evolved? How has integration impacted delivery of health care? Based on the literature, what does the future hold as it concerns healthcare delivery and the patient care demand?

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Define outpatient care. What are several key changes that have been instrumental in shifting the balance between inpatient and outpatient services?  How do outpatient services support the continuity of care in the delivery of health services? Why is it important for hospital administrators to regard outpatient care as a key component of their overall business … Read more

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Although medical technology brings numerous benefits, what have been some of the main challenges posed by the growing use of medical technology in the United States? Next, how do American cultural beliefs and values influence the use of medical technology, to include cost containment efforts?

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Compare and contrast 2 of the following major types of health services professionals: physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives. Include their roles, training, practice requirements, practice settings, policy impact, and workforce issues. Discuss the interrelationship between medical providers and professional and the patients they serve with the context of … Read more

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What purpose does an understanding of the history of health care delivery serve? Which factor or factors have been predominant in shaping U.S. health care? Elaborate on the impact of at least 2 of these factors.

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Effective healthcare management involves exercising professional judgment and utilizing the necessary skills to carry out managerial functions. Describe the various functions of healthcare managers. What are the key differences between each one? How can the healthcare manager ensure high performance in his/her business unit?