davenport hcmg630 week 6 discussion and reflection latest 2015 spring

Healthcare materials manufacturers and distributors are moving from a supply oriented service to value oriented service and supply process. Why? Explain the difference. To assist facilities in managing rising costs, a reduction of cost is necessary. However, this reduction comes at the expense of the patient/client. Why does cost reduction hurt the patient [or does it] and is this transition from supply to value oriented service really necessary? Defend your answer.

reflection

Reflect on the week's activity andanswer the following question: Combining Patient laboratory results from various locations [testing sites] with clinical information from other disciplines and sources is a challenge. How can healthcare organizations successfully manage all of this clinical data and maintain patient confidentiality?