Health Care

he purpose of this paper is to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the issues we have covered in class so far. Use the information from your readings, the videos, notes and papers we have already done in class to summarize information and synthesize answers to the questions.Answer each of the questions (in full sentences, paragraph form, and with a flow that it reads as a continuous paper not 5 separate thought pieces)(Introduction) Explain the difference between a nation’s health and a nation’s healthcare system. What are indicators of health (how we measure health in a community or nation)? What (indicators) do we measure in a healthcare system?(Summarize) List and explain some factors contributing to the rising number of uninsured in the USA? Cite facts, numbers and examples. What are the demographics of the uninsured before the ACA? Why do the numbers of uninsured rise and fall? How does being uninsured impact health? How does being uninsured impact healthcare?(Summarize) List and explain some factors contributing to the rising costs of healthcare? How are healthcare costs measured, and how are these numbers increasing? What are the main areas of healthcare expenditures? Pharmaceutical companies- how do they justify their high prices? How is this contributing to rising costs? Cite facts, numbers and examples.(Analyze) What strategies or policies do other countries use to address universal healthcare (access for all)? What strategies or policies do other countries use to address price controls? Explain and give examples from at least 3 countries.(Evaluate) Concluding paragraph with a summary of views: How would you summarize the USA Healthcare system? Based on what you have learned so far, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the US health care system?8 references

Ethical Billing PracticesYou recently started working at a primary care clinic, and the office manager agreed to provide on-the-job training in coding and billing. You’re excited for this opportunity to expand your skill set, as you have some education, but limited experience in coding and billing. During your training, the manager explains how many visits are nearly identical when it comes to coding. She explained how Medicare reimbursement rates are low, making it difficult for the practice to profit off Medicare patients. Therefore, the physician will often tack on additional codes for a standard encounter. His preference is smoking cessation (99406) or advanced care planning (99497) to “pad” the claim.Explain how you will proceed, by answering the following:What is your response to the manager?Who is at fault here, and why?

The signature assignment for this course is an 8–10-page paperwritten in APA format with cited research (to include a minimum of 4references) on a chosen organization (for example, the NationalInstitute of Health) and a chosen psychiatric disorder covered in theclass. Please discuss one disorder. Do not use the disorder you usedas a diagnosis in you Case Assignment (Pick a new disorder). Pleaseaddress the following questions in your paper:How has your organization contributed to awareness and theimportance of psychopharmacology for your psychiatric disorder?What are the pharmacological medications recommended for yourchosen disorder? Be sure to include basic classification, indications,therapeutic effects, side effects, and contraindications for thepsychiatric disorder.What is your role as a therapist in the continuum of care for the client(such as how can you use your knowledge about medications to helpthe client and/or their family, for example)? How can you use theinformation you learned to assist you in fostering a strong therapeuticalliance between yourself and the client?Writing Guidelines:Cover page and reference page.Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in1 / 212-point Times New Roman.Paper should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.Essays should be in APA style (Please refer to the APA 7thEdition Manual for guidance).You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoidplagiarism.Your paper must have an introduction and conclusion.

What does it mean to include the “voice” of the patient or health care consumer? We’ve heard about patient-centered care and patient engagement committees, but do these really work? I believe there are two key components to this problem – first the patient and/or their family/friend needs to feel comfortable in speaking with health car professionals and know what to ask about and second the health care professionals need to feel comfortable letting patients/family/friends speak and answer their questions. What are your thoughts?

Discuss the factors that affect physiologic function during exercise.Which factors enhance physiologic function?Which factors limit physiologic function?Discuss the factors that affect physiologic function at rest.What are the similarities between the factors affecting physiologic function during exercise versus at rest?Explain how heat production resulting from oxygen uptake affects physiologic function during exercise.Components of the AssignmentMust include a succinct thesis statement/problem statement.Must use at least four scholarly sourcesAll references must be cited in the body of your presentation.

For this assignment, you will create a handout/brochure that focuses on best practices in coding and billing. In your assignment, make sure to include the following:Audience: Medical office staff Document type: Handout/brochure (content only, DO NOT provide graphics or illustrations). The content will later be given to the marketing department who will develop the finished product. Instructions: Create content for a handout/brochure for medical office staff.The content should focus on best practices in coding and billing, a minimum of four key points with brief descriptions of each.Formatting should be clean, clear, and concise. Bullet points are acceptable.Include a separate reference page with resources and references in APA format.

HIM 500 Milestone Two Guidelines and RubricOverview: In this milestone, you will submit an analysis of how the company in the case study is noncompliant and the strategies (general, not specifics) to moveit toward compliance.Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:II. Health Regulations and Laws Ramifications: In this section of your final project, you will finish your preparation by reviewing and explaining theramifications for the organization if it decides to wait on addressing its recent violations regarding technology use.A. Determine how violating health regulations and laws regarding technology could impact the finances of the institution if these violations are notaddressed. Be sure to support your response with examples.B. Determine how violating health regulations and laws regarding technology could impact the daily operations of the institution if these violationsare not addressed. Be sure to support your response with examples.C. Determine how violating health regulations and laws regarding technology could impact the security of the health information in the institutionif these violations are not addressed. Be sure to support your response with examples.Guidelines for Submission: This milestone must be 1–2 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and must be written in APA format. Use doublespacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. All references cited in APA format.Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) ValueHealth Regulations andLaws Ramifications:FinancesDetermines how violating healthregulations and laws regardingtechnology might impact thefinances of the institution if theseviolations are not addressed,supporting response withexamplesDetermines how violating healthregulations and laws regardingtechnology might impact thefinances of the institution if theseviolations are not addressed,supporting response withexamples, but explanation iscursory or illogical, or supportingexamples are misalignedDoes not determine how violatinghealth regulations and lawsregarding technology mightimpact the finances of theinstitution if these violations arenot addressed30Health Regulations andLaws Ramifications: DailyOperationsDetermines how violating healthregulations and laws regardingtechnology might impact thedaily operations of the institutionif these violations are notaddressed, supporting responsewith examplesDetermines how violating healthregulations and laws regardingtechnology might impact thedaily operations of the institutionif these violations are notaddressed, supporting responsewith examples but explanation iscursory or illogical, or supportingexamples are misalignedDoes not determine how violatinghealth regulations and lawsregarding technology mightimpact the daily operations of theinstitution if these violations arenot addressed30Health Regulations andLaws Ramifications:SecurityDetermines how violating healthregulations and laws regardingtechnology might impact thesecurity of the health informationin the institution if theseviolations are not addressed,supporting response withexamplesDetermines how violating healthregulations and laws regardingtechnology might impact thesecurity of the health informationin theinstitution if theseviolations are not addressed,supporting response withexamples, but explanation iscursory or illogical, or supportingexamples are misalignedDoes not determinehowviolatinghealth regulations and lawsregarding technology mightimpact the security of the healthinformation in the institution ifthese violations are notaddressed30ArticulationofResponse Submission has no major errorsrelated to citations, grammar,spelling, syntax, or organizationSubmission has major errorsrelated to citations, grammar,spelling, syntax, or organizationthat negatively impact readabilityand articulation of main ideasSubmission has critical errors related to citations, grammar,spelling, syntax, or organizationthat prevent understanding ofideas10Total 100%

Insurance Terms and Reimbursement LevelsWhen considering contracting with an insurance company, providers often have to negotiate terms and reimbursement levels.  Most insurance companies base their policies on those established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid coverages.Consider the role of the insurance specialist or billing agent in an office, who has been asked to attend the contracting meetings with the physician and the insurance company. What three questions would you come prepared with to ask the insurance company during the negotiations? Provide a rationale for asking each question.Please type your three questions as a numbered list.To obtain satisfactory completion of the discussion, your initial post must address each component of the discussion board question by Wednesday at 11:59 PM Central Time.Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA forma

Is a practice more profitable when using in-house or outsourced billing services? This is a topic of debate for health care professionals, with merits to each option. After reviewing this week’s readings and resources, conduct additional research to arrive at your own conclusion.Create a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate your recommendation: billing services in-house, or through an agency.Audience: In an opening slide, define your practice type. Examples include hospital, private group practice, community clinic, etc. Your audience for this presentation will be the practice management staff of your chosen entity.Length: approximately 6 slides, including title and reference slides.Instructions:Discuss the pros and cons of each option. (billing in-house or outsourced).Explain how your recommendation aligns with the practice’s best interests – financial and operational.Conclude your presentation with a clear and concise recommendation, supported by your research. You should be confident and convincing about this choice!Include a reference slide, listing all resources/references used to create this assignment in proper APA format.

Description of and appropriate definitions; Define what is:# 1.  translation of evidence# 2. what is a health care system (if more than one brief explanation of each) give examples of each# 3. whatis translation of evidence for health care systems# 4. what is evidence based practice, evidence based medicine, evidence based sciencewhat questions does EBP asks ? step processevidenced based peer reviews articles not older than 5 years.citations must have page number from the articles utilized