A key piece of the policy research and organizational analysis report you submitted in Module Nine was to make a few general recommendations for your selected organization that will help it plan for and mitigate negative economic impacts and disparities. In this final discussion topic, present those recommendations here for your classmates. Be sure to … Read more
In responding to at least two of your classmates’ posts, agree or disagree with their assessment of the impact of the impact of advertising legislation on market behavior for the pharmaceutical industry. What is the role of pharmaceutical marketing within distribution control? Speak in first person Act like you talking to the actual person
In responding to at least two of your classmates’ posts, agree or disagree with their conclusion on the ethics of “cream-skimming.” What role do Medicare and Medicaid play in this determination—are hospitals paid enough by these governmental payers? Talk in first person
This week’s discussion focuses on the financial and economic decisions hospitals face in our current healthcare system. For your initial post, explain how cost-shifting impacts the flow of hospital monies. Describe “cream skimming” and determine if it is an ethical business practice, particularly in healthcare economics. How do Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements apply to these … Read more
In responding to at least two of your classmates, do you think principles such as demand or competition should dictate pricing, or should insurance companies or government agencies set pricing for physicians? Speak in first person
The insurance system has benefits and drawbacks for patients, providers (physicians), and insurance companies. Identify at least one benefit and one drawback for each of these stakeholders. Explain how insurance benefits/hinders each stakeholder. How does the demand theory apply to the relationship between each stakeholder and the insurance industry? Does insurance impact the quality of … Read more
Read EACH Students Response Provide THREE references to support your answer to the student I dont care of you use the same references to respond to all three students but each answer MUST have three PEER REVIEWED references to support your response on if you agree or dont agree with the students answer to this … Read more
Respond to at least two classmates who identified different areas of disparity than your own. Do you agree or disagree with their assessment of the impact of economic policy on the disparity? Does the disparity discussed have a microeconomic or a macroeconomic impact on health care?
In responding to at least two classmates, compare and contrast their memo with your own. What additional questions or issues would you include that they did not? Based on the analysis in their memo, would you recommend initiating an intervention regarding childhood immunizations? Attached is 2 classmates discussions and the Memo you did please talk … Read more
In responding to at least two of your classmates’ posts, assess the impact of an organization’s nonprofit or for-profit status on healthcare costs for the consumer. Do you think the status of the organization impacts the quality of care?