DESCRIBE MANAGED CARE AND ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS

Module 2 – SLP MANAGED CARE AND ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS The overall goal of the Session Long Project in this course is to examine health care delivery in the United States from a personal perspective and provide recommendations for improvement. According to the United States Census Bureau (2016), rural areas cover 97% of the nation’s land area, but contain 19.3 percent of the population (about 60 million people). Access to health care services is vital to good health; however, U.S. rural residents face a variety of access barriers. For rural residents to have sufficient health care access, necessary and appropriate services must be available and obtainable in a timely manner. Rural Health Information Hub. (2017). Healthcare Access in Rural Communities. Retrieved from https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/healthcare-access United States Census Bureau. (2016). New Census Data Show Differences Between Urban and Rural Populations. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016/cb16-210.html For Module 2 SLP, you are employed at a non-profit organization in rural Minot, North Dakota (population ? 49,000). As the Lead Health care Project Manager, you have been charged with developing a project charter for the new Rural Health Improvement project. This project goal is to increase access to health care services in the area. Based on your module reading and your own research, include the following in your project charter: Factors of your project (., aim, timeframe, cost, scope, etc.). Major stakeholders and each stakeholder interest in the project. At least two innovative approaches to health care delivery. At least two expected outcomes of your project. You may use the following template as a guide to create your Project Charter: Use this guide on completing a Project Charter. SLP Assignment Expectations Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to support your project charter. Limit your paper to 2 pages. Support your SLP with peer-reviewed articles, using at least 2-3 references. Use the following source for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals: https:// You may use the following source to assist in formatting your assignment: Module 2 – Background MANAGED CARE AND ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS Required Reading Andrews, M. (2014). Whats the best health plan for you? HMO, PPO, EPO or POS? Retrieved from Gabel, J. & Ermann, D. (1985). Preferred provider organizations: Performance, problems, and promise. Health Affairs. 4(1): 24-40. Plunkett, L. (2015). Accountable care organizations. New York State Dental Journal, 81(3), 4-7. Healthcare Transformation Institute. (.). Healthcare delivery models. Retrieved from Haas, S. (.). Health Reform Act: New Models of care and delivery systems. Retrieved from Humana. (.). HMO vs. PPO: Which one is right for you? Retrieved from Rural Health Information Hub. (2017). Healthcare Access in Rural Communities. Retrieved from Shi, L. & Singh, D. (2017). Essentials of the . Health Care System. (4th Ed.). Chapter 1: Major Characteristics of . Health Care Delivery. Retrieved from Trident University Library Videos BrainForest. (2014). Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Explained in 1 Minute. [Video]. Retrieved from Humana. (2013). What are PPOs and HMOs? | Humana. [Video]. Retrieved from SS Insurance Tips. (2017). What is Point of Service Model? [Video]. Retrieved from The Mina Sara. (2015). History of Managed Care. [Video]. Retrieved from Optional Reading Holman, P. (1985). Healthy competition: HMOs vs. PPOs vs. Blue Cross. Executive Report, 3(7)
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Describe the incorporation of elements and multimedia as a final directive for what goes where.

Overview: This module introduces elements of visual design, such as typography and infographics, that can enhance the look and feel of a webpage. To assist your application of these concepts to the webpage you will be submitting in next module, you will develop a visual aid to outline any necessary changes to improve the visual design of your webpage. Prompt: You will want to address how your webpage could better infuse typography, multimedia, and infographics to grab your audiences attention. Include information regarding the incorporation of elements and multimedia as a final directive for what goes where. While the visual aid you produce does not need to be too intricate (a Microsoft Word table, a flowchart, and a Prezi are just a few examples of acceptable submission formats), the intention is that this exercise will assist you in documenting the decision making that goes into the design of your webpage since you will need to capture that thought process in the written defense due in Module Nine. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: Create a visual aid that analyzes how a webpage could better infuse typography, multimedia, and infographics to grab an audiences attention. Describe the incorporation of elements and multimedia as a final directive for what goes where.

Write an essay examining the Challenges Women face as they make their bid for the Prime Ministers Office in Caribbean Politics.

Topic: Examining the Challenges Women face as they make their bid for the Prime Ministers Office in Caribbean Politics. The concept map will better help me write my literature review in an organized manner that is aligned with my theoretical framework. The following items should be included in a strong dissertation literature review rooted in feminist theory: 1. A brief statement of my topic 2. An introduction to the organization of my literature review 3. Identification of my chosen theoretical framework (defines feminist theory, identifies key feminist theorists, history of feminist theory) 4. Specification of key feminist theoretical principles to be applied to my research topic, organized around conceptual subheadings 5. Identification of conflicts and controversies in the literature 6. Identification of gaps in the existing literature 7. In the last paragraph only, an explanation of how my proposed study connects to existing literature A holistic view of my developing concept map will allow me to view concepts that may or may not fit with my feminist theoretical framework. What aspects of my research question have not yet been addressed on my map? What connections are weak or need additional detail? Does the feminist theoretical model, the exterior elevation blueprint, fit with the drawings interior blueprint as I imagined it? Does each space of the proverbial house to be built have an intended purpose and rationale for being there? My dissertation committee should help me evaluate the feasibility of my plan and approach for my dissertation. Literature Review. Key topics will include the history of women involvement in Caribbean politics, the challenges women face (cultural, social, political and psychological challenges), womens leadership in the Caribbean, inequality in the political world, inequality in Caribbean politics, women and the democratic process in the Caribbean and the roles of women in Caribbean politics. Figure 1 displays an example of a concept map for Nevilles topic. Theoretical Framework. Feminist Theory. Key theoretical principles include gender discrimination; social, institutional, educational, financial and political factors influencing womens position in society; oppression, religion and inequality of women; hegemony; and patriarchy. Conceptual Framework. Gender socialization in the field of politics, womens professional experiences in the field of politics, male dominance of leadership in Caribbean politics, political parties, and governments organizations within political structures. Feminist Theory Figure 1 Theorists: De Beauvoir (1949), Friedan (1963), Lorde (1976), Power (2004)
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Assignment 1: Application Protocol for Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-Up Care of Growth and Development and Psychosocial Issues

As pediatric patients grow from infancy to adolescence, there are many common growth and development and psychosocial issues that may potentially present. As an advanced practice nurse caring for these patients, you must be able to recognize red flags and select age-appropriate assessment and treatment options. In this Assignment, you prepare for your role in clinical settings as you design an age-specific protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care for a common growth and development or psychosocial issue. To prepare: Reflect on the age group and the growth and development or psychosocial issue that you selected in Week 2. Think about the epidemiology of the issue. Consider an age-appropriate protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of the issue you selected. Think about how culture might impact the care of patients that present with this issue. To complete: Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following: Explain a growth and development or psychosocial issue that might present in the age group you selected. Include the epidemiology of the issue in your explanation. Explain an age-appropriate protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of this issue. Explain how culture might impact the care of patients who present with the growth and development or psychosocial issue you selected. Rubric Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking. 27 (27%) – 30 (30%) Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. 24 (24%) – 26 (26%) Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. 21 (21%) – 23 (23%) Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. 0 (0%) – 20 (20%) Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. (%) – (%) Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) No purpose statement was provided. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts. 9 (9%) – 10 (10%) Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Apply and integrate material in course resources (. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources. 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view. 16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. 14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. 0 (0%) – 13 (13%) Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. 16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. 14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. 0 (0%) – 13 (13%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. (%) – (%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. (%) - (%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) Contains many (? 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the readers understanding. Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. (%) - (%) Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) Contains many (? 5) APA format error ** Articles and Books Burns, C. E., Dunn, A. M., Brady, M. A., Starr, N. B., Blosser, C. G., & Garzon, D. L. (Eds.). (2017). Pediatric primary care (6th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Hagan, J. F., Jr., Shaw, J. S., Duncan, P. M. (Eds.). (2017). Bright futures: Guidelines for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents (4th ed.). Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. Jonovich, S. J., & Alpert-Gillis, L. J. (2014). Impact of pediatric mental health screening on clinical discussion and referral for services. Clinical Pediatrics, 53(4), 364-371. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Rockhill, C., Kodish, I., DiBattisto, C., Macias, M., Varley, C., & Ryan, S. (2010). Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 40(4), 6699. Show more

What are some examples of effective control practices and how do they help address budgetary challenges? 2.What types of challenges could exist in monitoring and maintaining the controls?

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit. Assignment Details This assignment has 2 parts: Today, many companies face budgetary challenges on a continual basis. Two critical aspects that businesses lack are effective control practices and monitoring. 1.What are some examples of effective control practices and how do they help address budgetary challenges? 2.What types of challenges could exist in monitoring and maintaining the controls?

Write a 750-1,000 word strategic human resource management plan.

Write a 750-1,000 word strategic human resource management plan. The purpose of this assignment is to simulate the thought process managers use to connect unit goals with organizational strategy. The students are not expected to produce a detailed strategic plan (which in actual organizations can exceed 100 pages). Rather, the expectation is that students demonstrate consideration of the multiple complexities involved in strategic planning. The assignment is centered on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) model of analysis, and the specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) model of goal setting. Access the GCU Library, relevant course materials, and Internet resources to research SWOT analysis and SMART goals. Select an organization to research that has a description of the organization and necessary information available to conduct a SWOT analysis and develop SMART goals. The Strategic HRM Plan should be in the form of a professional report. There is no single, correct manner of presentation. Critical and creative thinking is expected. The formatting is secondary to the content and application of knowledge. However, the proposal should be organized in a readily comprehensible manner that conveys a thorough understanding of course objectives. Graphics, bulleted lists, and charts are acceptable. Include the following: Introduction that outlines how the human resource goals support the organizational goals. Summary of the organizational description. A SWOT analysis. Three human resource goals that fulfill the SMART criteria. Alignment of human resources goals and strategic plans. Proposal for a job design initiative or an organizational hiring goal to meets the needs of the human resource goals and organizational goals. A conclusion that summarizes the highlights of the plan is presented.