Health Care Delivery : Affordable Care Act

Instructions
-Please answer the following question in an essay:
“How has the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) stand on reimbursement in the case of readmission to
the hospital, affected current healthcare delivery?’
-I will upload a PDF version of the textbook, which must be used as a reference. Please feel free
to read Chapter 6 in order to use the book as a reference.
-Please use an additional 2-3 references which will make a total of 3-4 references (this includes
the book).
-The paper format should be in APA 7, NOT 6! Please use APA 7 when writing in-text citations
and throughout the references list.
The additional references to be used has be research articles that are dated within the last five
years (2015-2020).

Executive Summary : Funding Proposal for Health Care Quality Improvement Initiative

Executive Summary 
Funding Proposal
Health Care Quality Improvement Initiative
Instructions 
In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of
employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this
program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to
present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project.
Include the following:
1 The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.
2 The target population or audience.
3 The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.
4 The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.
5 The cost or budget justification.
6 The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
RUBRIC:
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
15.0
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as
indicated in the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, and demonstrates higher level
thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Target Population or Audience. 13%
The target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the
assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by
incorporating prior learning or reflective though
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative 13%
The benefit of the quality improvement initiative meet all criteria for the assignment, as indicated
in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking
by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative
13%
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement
initiative is clearly discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the
assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by
incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Cost or Budget Justification. 13%
The cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated by the
assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by
incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated 13%
The basis, upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated as indicated by the
assignment instructions, is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by
incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Thesis Development and Purpose 5%
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the
purpose of the paper clear.
Paragraph Development and Transitions 5%
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to
each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is
seamless.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)5%
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5%
All format elements are correct.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style) 3%
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Quality Improvement Proposal

Required
Identify a quality improvement opportunity in your organization or practice. In a paper, describe
the problem or issue and propose a quality improvement initiative based on evidence-based
practice. Apply “The Road to Evidence-Based Practice” process, illustrated in Chapter 4 of your
textbook, to create your proposal.
Include the following:
Provide an overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs.
Explain why a quality improvement initiative is needed in this area and the expected outcome.
Discuss how the results of previous research demonstrate support for the quality improvement
initiative and its projected outcomes. Include a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources
published within the last 5 years, not included in the course materials or textbook, that establish
evidence in support of the quality improvement proposed.
Discuss steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative. Provide evidence and
rationale to support your answer.
Explain how the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated to determine whether there was
improvement.
Support your explanation by identifying the variables, hypothesis test, and statistical test that you
would need to prove that the quality improvement initiative succeeded.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines,
which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical
Support articles for assistance.

Health Policy and Politics:

Here is a general description of the final paper.
Health Policy Analysis -Final paper writing assignment: The student will select a health issue
currently facing the American public. . The final paper must include the items on the Checklist for
Writing a Policy Analysis set out in Chapter 14, page 289 of our e-text. Please see the final
project-scoring rubric at the end of this syllabus. This assignment is worth 15% of your grade.
You will be presenting this analysis at the end of our semester during week 13. (Check list
included in separate link, as well as previous assignment)
Your paper should be no more than 5 pages long.
Please remember that this is a health policy and politics course. It is not a health course. Please
DO NOT submit a paper that discusses say, the causes of and treatment for a disease. Discuss
the health care policies that manage that disease in our country and your analysis of that policy.
Your final paper which will be a health care policy analysis. You will get to complete steps 1 and
2 as part of your discussion board in Week 8 (). The Week 8 discussion board is 15% of your
grade so do not miss out! The purpose of this assignment is to help you develop job skills you
will need in the health services management marketplace. It will help you develop critical thinking
skills when analyzing health care policies that may positively or adversely affect your institution,
your patients, your neighborhood, your city or your nation.

Rural Community Health Assessment

Rural Community Health Assessment.
Instructions
Please review provided documents for instructions. Read instruction carefully as there is
provided data that will need to be used.

Colorectal Cancer (health people objective: reducing death rate of colorectal cancer)

Instructions 
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/cancer/objectives
title page in APA format including a running head, name, date and institution.
An introductory paragraph that includes a thesis statement and closing paragraph that
summarizes your paper.
Analyze the genetic implications for your Healthy People 2020 objective.
Relate how at least two environmental factors can impact your chosen topic based upon
evidence-based research. Be sure to cite your source(s).
Explain a minimum of two protective factors associated with your chosen topic.
Explain a minimum of two risk factors associated with your chosen topic.
A reference page formatted in APA

Retts Syndrome

This assignment is for the Treatment of the Speech-Language Disorders class.
“Treatment Notebook”
Please use variety of sources (12-15 sources – combination of peer-reviewed scholarly journals,
websites and books)
Organize the sections of the notebook based upon the following information.
Following sections in the notebooks:
1. Table of Contents
2. Etiologies of the Disorder
3. Characteristics of the disorder(including speech-language and feeding)
4. Assessment of the disorder and speech-language/feeding characteristics of the disorder(at
least 5 pages)
5. Treatment of the disorder and the speech-language/feeding characteristics of the disorder(at
least 5 pages)
6. References and header on every page- According to APA
7. A complete list of the references used for the notebook with first page abstracts for all articles
used included.

Retts Syndrome

This assignment is for the Treatment of the Speech-Language Disorders class.
“Treatment Notebook”
Please use variety of sources (12-15 sources – combination of peer-reviewed scholarly journals,
websites and books)
Organize the sections of the notebook based upon the following information.
Following sections in the notebooks:
1. Table of Contents
2. Etiologies of the Disorder
3. Characteristics of the disorder(including speech-language and feeding)
4. Assessment of the disorder and speech-language/feeding characteristics of the disorder(at
least 5 pages)
5. Treatment of the disorder and the speech-language/feeding characteristics of the disorder(at
least 5 pages)
6. References and header on every page- According to APA
7. A complete list of the references used for the notebook with first page abstracts for all articles
used included.

Health Information System Cost-Benefit Analysis

Health Information System Cost-Benefit Analysis Professional Context
Meeting current and future needs means that health care managers must be able to analyze the costs and benefits of implementing new health information systems or taking on new health informatics projects. Cost-benefit analysis is a model that will help managers communicate and justify their projects. It is important for managers to translate the investment of health information technology into a benefit that the organization notices and feels.
This assignment provides an opportunity for you to complete a cost-benefit analysis of a health information system and justify your
recommendations for implementation, based on best practices.
Preparation
Leadership at Vila Health has asked for a cost-benefit analysis to address the pros and cons of having the newly acquired rural hospitals switch to the same health information system currently used by Vila Health.
Complete the Vila Health: HIMS Cost-Benefit Analysis interactive simulation, linked in the Resources. Gather information about the health information system being used by the main hospital. Speak with department heads to obtain their insights, and consider short- and long-term costs and benefits.
Instructions
1. Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the feasibility of the proposed system upgrade. Use the “Cost-Benefit Analysis Spreadsheet
[XLSX],” linked in the resources, for your analysis.
2. Write an executive summary of your findings, recommendations, and rationale for your recommendations.
Format your executive summary using APA style.
• Use the APA Style Paper Template, linked in the Required Resources. An APA Style Paper Tutorial is also provided (linked in the Suggested
Resources) to help you in writing and formatting your executive summary. Be sure to include:
o A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
o A running head on all pages.
o Appropriate section headings.
• Your executive summary should be 2–3 pages in length, not including the title page and references page.
Supporting Evidence
Cite at least two sources of credible scholarly or professional evidence to support your cost-benefit analysis.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Note: The numbered requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Be sure that your cost-benefit analysis addresses each point, at a minimum. You may also want to read the HIS Cost-Benefit Analysis Scoring Guide to better understand how each criterion will be assessed.
1. Identify the components of the health information system.
o Consider all system components that should be factored into a cost-benefit analysis.
2. Identify gaps between current health information technology and future needs.
o What effect might forecasted future needs have on present system integration decisions?
3. Analyze the costs of implementing an upgraded system.
o Identify all cost items that should be included in the analysis.
o Consider short- and long-term costs.
o Consider the relevant issues, objectives, and leadership decisions that should be factored into the analysis.
o What additional information could improve the analysis?
4. Analyze the benefits of implementing an upgraded system.
o Identify all cost items that should be included in the analysis.
o Consider short- and long-term benefits, as well as the potential benefits to the organization, including patient care.
o Consider the relevant issues, objectives, and leadership decisions that should be factored into the analysis.
o What additional information could improve the analysis?
5. Analyze the costs and benefits of not implementing an upgraded system.
o Consider the short- and long-term costs and potential benefits to the organization, including patient care.
o Consider the relevant issues, objectives, and leadership decisions that should be factored into the analysis.
o What additional information could improve the analysis?
6. Determine the impact of evolving business trends on system upgrade decisions.
o What business trends have the potential to drive future health care informatics and IT needs?
o How might these trends influence your cost-benefit analysis and project implementation recommendations?
o What evidence do you have to support your assertions and conclusions?
7. Make implementation recommendations based on your cost-benefit analysis.
o Justify your recommendations with well-reasoned rationale.
8. Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting.
o Express your main points and conclusions coherently.
o Proofread your writing to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your analysis.

Affordable Health Care Act Assignment

To prepare for this task you will need to read Proposals to Replace the Affordable Care Act and Trump Is Trying Hard to Thwart Obamacare. How’s That Going? (see links below) for additional background on the current status of the American healthcare system. You should also want to watch the videos provided below and learn more about the current candidates’ healthcare proposals. The entire two-part written response should be no more than two double spaced pages.
Part I
Based on the materials you reviewed, prepare an argument to support one of these two options: (1) Keep and adjust as needed the Affordable Care Act (also indicate if you would roll back or keep the current administration’s changes), or (2) Pass one of the proposed alternative health care policies advocated by the Republic Senate majority (see KFF) or one of the Democratic presidential candidates. Be prepared to make your argument in the live session.
Part II
Using the theoretical ethical frameworks discussed in the lectures: (1) Identify two core questions that will frame your ethical decision-making within the argument you prepared, and (2) justify your course of action based on these questions