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HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss at least two implications of current health care reform on your chosen health care organization's goals and strategic plan. How will processes and operations need to be adjusted to meet the requirements of current health care reform legislation?

DQ2 Discuss how organizational and operational models vary among three different health care organizations (e.g., transitional care, home health, long-term care). Provide examples to support your response

 

HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Compare and contrast at least two methods of assessing health care organizations' operational needs and explain how they differ based upon a particular health care setting.

DQ2 What is the purpose of a balanced scorecard? How is the balanced scorecard used to lead and manage an organization? How can the balanced scorecard be linked to organizational effectiveness as well as individual performance evaluation?

 

HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss the thresholds that trigger the need for an item of capital expenditure. What information would you need to provide for the approval process? Why?

DQ2 The resources needed to support operations and implement strategic initiatives often surpass those available. What role does the board of directors (or executive leadership, if there is no board) play in establishing organizational priorities? How do you know how to prioritize the wants and needs of all departments? How can an organization tackle ambitious plans while ensuring that operations stay on track?

 

HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Describe the effect of higher levels of medical spending, profitability, and fiscal margins on process quality for health care organizations. Indicate the role of financial stability in health care organizations on their ability to adequately resource the staffing, equipment, and infrastructure that support care delivery. Use current journal or news articles in support of your position.

DQ2 A balanced scorecard is one method that may be used in a health care environment for the purpose of strategic budgeting. Provide 2-3 examples of other strategic budgeting methods that may be used in a health care organization and explain how each method can set the organization up to achieve positive financial results.

 

 

HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Recent turmoil in the capital markets underscored for hospital leaders the negative impact of various liability-side risks. What are several types of financial risks that a health care organization could take in the course of operations? Cite at least two outside resources.

DQ2 Discuss the importance of accreditation as it relates to risk management. Using your chosen organization's accreditation as an example, describe four or five requirements that the health care organization must meet.

               

HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 The goal of the Six Sigma program is to achieve a level of quality that is as close to perfection as possible. Sigma is actually a statistical term used to gauge how far a process deviates from perfection. Explain how the disciplines within Six Sigma can improve both the efficiency and profitability of a health care organization?

DQ2 Multiple resources exist to assist in implementing improved quality standards within a health care organization. You have already examined Six Sigma. Discuss two other resources that assist with this implementation. Provide an example from your professional experience when possible.

 

HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss the importance of an organization determining its operational alignment. How are performance measurement outcomes used to determine operational alignment? Discuss the similarities or differences between an organization maintaining operational alignment and you maintaining your worldview.

DQ2 Compare and contrast two different ways used to measure performance in a health care setting. If possible, discuss one method you are professionally familiar with and one method you are just learning about.

 

HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

Week 8 Discussion

DQ1 What is the value of supply chain management in terms of a health care organization? How does supply chain management impact the financial position of such an organization?

DQ2 Discuss the various tools and techniques used by an HCO to increase logistical efficiency. Why would an organization need to measure the capacity (throughput) of the various resources (x-ray equipment, exam rooms, length of stay, etc.)? How does capacity utilization support decision making?