insurance

You have a patient who only has Medicare Part A and B. She has limited income most of which is used to pay for Medicare Part B. She is in dire need of placement into a nursing home as she can no longer care for herself at home. You gleaned from your reading that long-term … Read more

insurance

Discuss managed care, the initiatives implemented by private insurers to transform healthcare, and the various roles nurses play to improve quality patient outcomes tied to healthcare reimbursement. What are some strategies nurses can use to advocate for healthcare consumers and reduce the increasing cost of healthcare?  APA format initial discussion: 400 words and make up … Read more

ACO

This module examines newer healthcare delivery models that support quality-based payment and reimbursement, and the role of hospitals in the delivery of healthcare. External pressures and modifications to potential delivery because of evolving concerns will be discussed. Accountable care and the Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) will be examined. Challenges and facilitating factors will be presented. … Read more

mental

Discuss your experiences/research with policies implemented to protect vulnerable populations such as patients with mental illness. How does the mental health Parity Act of 2008 improve mental health services?  Describe ethics as it relates to vulnerable populations and you as a healthcare professional. Include values, beliefs, and laws in your discussions. initial is 400 words. … Read more

Joint

The Joint Commission determines the highest priority patient safety issues and how best to address them, including as a National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG). Access the Joint Commission website for the most current NPSGs. Select one or more NPSGs and address the following: Explain the rationale for applying the NPSG in nursing practice. Discuss some … Read more

Dollar Tree

Instructions Identify which of the case study options listed in the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric document you have chosen for your final project. In your journal, complete the following: What is the name of the company you chose? A company’s mission is a statement that explains the purpose for the company’s existence. Based on the information … Read more

utilization

Reflecting on what you have learned about the social determinants of health, SDOH, how can nurses work collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals to improve primary care, reduce overutilization and improve underutilization of healthcare services? Include in your response how fostering an environment of diversity and cultural awareness among healthcare providers builds a … Read more