HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 1 Assignment
Assignment:
Describe how you plan to advocate for your
patients. Include relevant policies, and stakeholders. Given the opportunity;
what organization would you develop to advocate for the public and why? Some
example are; American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
Assignment Description: This assignment
will be at least 1500 words or more
This week you will reflect upon the
Affordable Care Act and Patient Advocacy to answer the following questions:
How can you contribute to safe
practice?
Briefly define your role and tell how you
will advocate for the healthcare consumer
Reflect on your future role changing as a
result of policy changes
How do you see the role of your chosen
profession changing in the near future?
Assignment Expectations: How will students
be successful?
Length:
1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must
thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
Looking ahead: In Module 8 you are asked to
write a reflection paper on the most important aspects of this course. What was
most important to you and why? Keep this in mind during the course. This
artifact may be added to your e-Portfolio.
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 2 Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the
file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example,
J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the
file extension; it will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these
instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment
below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the
textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you
to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose
your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any
insights you gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be
sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Describe the processes that take place
during a typical hospitalization, or emergency department visit for a consumer
under the ACA. From admission to discharge, including aftercare, rehab, and
acquisition of medications; address the differences, with the same experience
from before the ACA was passed into law?
Assignment Expectations: How will students
be successful?
Length:
1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must
thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 3 Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the
file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example,
J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the
file extension; it will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these
instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment
below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the
textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you
to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose
your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and the any
insights gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be
sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Assignment Description: This assignment will be at least 1500 words
or more
This
week you will reflect upon the effects of the nursing shortage to answer the
following questions:
What steps can we take to address the
nursing shortage?
Briefly define the series of events that
led to the nursing shortage.
Reflect on your future role as a nurse or
healthcare employee in the midst of a nursing shortage crisis.
How do you see the role of legislature contributing
to safe staffing during a shortage?
Assignment Expectations:
Length:
1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must
thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 4 Assignment
Start by reading and following these
instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment
below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the
textbook. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the
Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any
insights you gained from it.
4. Produce the Assignment submission in a
single Microsoft Word or Open Office document. Be sure to cite your sources,
use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Discuss mechanisms that you can implement
which will reduce medical errors. Which departments will interact to ensure
patient safety and how?
Assignment Description: This assignment
will be at least 1500 words or more
This week you will reflect upon patient
safety and satisfaction to answer the following questions:
How can patient safety measures lead to
cost savings?
Briefly define the Joint Commission’s role
in healthcare.
Reflect on your future role in healthcare,
and how you will contribute to patient safety.
How do you see the role of the chief
nursing officer regarding patient safety?
Assignment Expectations: How will students
be successful?
Length:
1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must
thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 5 Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the
file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example,
J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the
file extension; it will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these
instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment
below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the
textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you
to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose
your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any
insights gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be
sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Describe the global issues leading to
vulnerable populations and disparity at present time. What factors are
responsible and what steps can we take as healthcare professionals to advocate
for the vulnerable people at a global level?
Assignment Description: This assignment
will be at least 1500 words or more
This week you will reflect upon global
issues in healthcare to answer the following questions:
Briefly define the Sustainable Development
Goals.
How can you do your part upholding the
Sustainable Development Goals?
Reflect on your future responsibilities
involving ethical norms in healthcare.
Assignment Expectations:
Length:
1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must
thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 6 Assignment
Start by reading and following these
instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment
below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the
textbook. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the
Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any
insights you gained from it.
4. Produce the Assignment submission in a
single Microsoft Word or Open Office document. Be sure to cite your sources,
use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Describe how you are impacted by the
Accountable Care Organizations as a healthcare provider. How does this affect
the patient?
Assignment Description: This assignment
will be at least 1000 words or more
This week you will reflect upon
accountability in healthcare to answer the following questions:
How can you play your part in
accountability?
Briefly define the Accountability Care
Organization
What challenges do we face?
How do you see the role of the healthcare
worker changing as a result of these challenges?
Assignment Expectations: How will students
be successful?
Length:
1000-1250 words (4-5 pages); answers must thoroughly address the
questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
NOTE: Begin thinking about your Reflection
Artifact - Due in Week 8
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 7 Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the
file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example,
J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the
file extension; it will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these
instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment
below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the
textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you
to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose
your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any
insights gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be
sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Explain the flow of funds within an
organization including private pay and third party reimbursement.
Assignment Description: This assignment
will be at least 1000 words or more
This week you will reflect upon
accountability in healthcare to answer the following questions:
How can you prevent abuses and
inefficiencies in third party payments?
Briefly define the flow of funds in the
Care Organization.
What challenges do consumers face who are
enrolled in private insurance?
What methods can you use to empower the
consumer?
Assignment Expectations: How will students
be successful?
Length:
1000-1250 words (4-5 pages); answers must
thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
NOTE: Remember to start your Reflection
Artifact - due in the last week of the course.
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 8 Assignment
Remember to submit your work following the
file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example,
J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the
file extension; it will automatically append.
Start by reading and following these
instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment
below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the
textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you
to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose
your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any
insights you gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be
sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Assignment:
Describe the qualifications to receive
Medicare and/or Medicaid. How can this be modified to serve more people who are
considered a vulnerable population?
Assignment Description: This assignment
will be at least 1000 words or more.
This week you will reflect upon the
Medicare and Medicaid programs to answer the following questions:
How does Medicare effect medical
billing?
Briefly define the qualifications for
Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Describe the impact that the ACA has had on
Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
Assignment Expectations:
Length:
1000-1250 words (4-5 pages); answers must
thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in
APA style
References:
Two scholarly references are required; you
should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for
all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word
(.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
File name:
Name your saved file according to your last
name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
Submission:
Submit your assignment to the Drop Box
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 8 Assignment
Reflection Artifact
Reflection Artifact:
For your portfolio contribution, please
consider how you have developed the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that
enable your achievement of the bachelor's/master's level nursing competency/ies
listed in the syllabus. Then write a minimum of 1000 words describing how this
course has helped you achieve these outcomes. Finally, chose one assignment
that you feel represents your best learning in the course. Take a few minutes
to revise it, according to comments from your professor. Combine these into one
document.
Finally, submit the assignment into the
drop-box and save a copy of it in a folder on your personal computer as you
will be required to compile them into a portfolio at a later time.
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 1
Discussion
DQ1 Discuss your experiences/research with
the policy making process as it is related to healthcare. What are your
concerns for patient care? Who are the stakeholders and why?
DQ2 What does Advocacy mean to you? How
have you advocated for a patient, including steps that you took, levels of
management that you interacted with, and outcome?
If you have not had the opportunity to
advocate for a patient, present a scenario and describe your actions.
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 2
Discussion
DQ1 Based on your readings this week; if
you were given the opportunity, what changes would you make to the ACA, and
why?
DQ2 Describe a National Health Insurance
that is in place today other than the ACA. What are the similarities and
differences between the two?
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 3
Discussion
DQ1 What impact has the nursing shortage
had on healthcare? What measures should we incorporate to ensure quality care
with a shortage in nursing staff?
DQ2 How has the nurse practitioner impacted
the healthcare market in the past decade?
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 4
Discussion
DQ1 Describe the measures that your
institution or an institution that you have researched has taken to improve
patient safety.
DQ2 What can you do in your current role as
a healthcare professional to protect the patient?
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 5
Discussion
DQ1 Discuss your experiences/research with
policies implemented to protect vulnerable populations.
DQ2 Describe ethics as it relates to you as
a healthcare professional. Include values beliefs and laws in your discussions.
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 6
Discussion
DQ1 How do hospitals ensure that they are
meeting the needs of the communities that they serve?
DQ2 What factors should be considered to
ensure hospitals meet the six Aims of the IOM?
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 7
Discussion
DQ1 In what ways does managed care manage
costs? Is care compromised in the process?
DQ2 Describe the difference between
employer-sponsored health insurance plans and private plans.
HCA320
Healthcare Policy and Economics
Module 8
Discussion
DQ1 What are Medicare’s biggest challenges
today and why?
DQ2 Discuss how Medicaid can be considered
to be 50 different programs.
