Healthcare system and analyze its implications

Healthcare system and analyze its implications

Healthcare system and analyze its implications
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Research Paper Introduction
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This course project gives you the opportunity to select a problem that currently exists in our
healthcare system and analyze its implications on our healthcare system. The paper should
critically analyze the issues related to the topic and identify key strategies for
improvement. In order to meet the project requirements, it is important to identify an issue
or problem within the healthcare system. Please analyze and review the grading rubric to
understand why this is important. Both web references and professional journals should be
considered as references. Don’t overlook the Keller Online Library as an important source of
information for your paper. The paper should include 8–10 references in APA or another
approved format.
See a more detailed Grading Rubric below.
The length of the final paper should be approximately 8–10 pages, double-spaced in MS
Word.
Possible Course Project Topics
Back to Top Describe the problems with our multiple reimbursement systems. Discuss how a single-payer system may improve access and cost containment in the
U.S. healthcare system. Evaluate the lack of reimbursement environments for preventive healthcare
programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of the current reimbursement patterns.
Propose solutions for expanding these programs. Describe the problems in the U.S. healthcare system and how we might use another
nation's healthcare system for reform. Evaluate how a new system would improve
access to care, quality of care, and the efficient utilization of resources. Choose one particular form of complementary (nontraditional, alternative) medicine
and explain why it may not be accepted by insurance providers or reimbursed by
insurance companies. Describe its clinical approach and effectiveness, evaluate its
economic impact, and review its potential for mainstream use, including future
licensing and third party reimbursement. Evaluate the problem of fraud and abuse in the current U.S. healthcare system.
Analyze the effectiveness of the OIG’s Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Program, and
analyze effective actions healthcare organizations can take to decrease their liability
in this area, offering examples. Critically evaluate the readiness and the effectiveness of the U.S. Healthcare
Delivery System in responding to a widespread bioterrorism event; propose changes
as appropriate to your analysis. Discuss some of the problems in measuring quality in the healthcare environment
and investigate quality measurement. Provide options for quality measurement and
the processes that could be measured in a healthcare setting. Critically evaluate the use of technology in healthcare and the challenges it presents
in healthcare delivery. Offer specific examples or situations addressing technology’s
contributions to improving the quality of health and healthcare; consider impact on
healthcare costs and analyze trade-offs. Describe the problem of medical errors in our delivery system. Evaluate the
effectiveness of selected programs aimed at reducing medical errors in the U.S.
healthcare system; discuss one or more of the most effective measures identified to
date and make recommendations for additional action. NOTE: Other topics related to course content/TCOs will be considered, but only as approved
in advance by your instructor.
Grading Rubrics
Back to Top Introduce the issue. Define the problem. Search the literature. Analyze the problem. Offer possible solutions. Propose a single solution. Develop an implementation plan. Justify why/how if your solution will solve the identified problem. Your paper must include, but is not limited to, the following sections: Category BACKGROUND DEFINE THE
PROBLEM Points Description 10 10 Describe the problem, organization, or situation
you selected; identify the specific issues of
interest or controversy; and present
background/facts of the problem, organization, or
situation that will enable the reader to clearly
understand the issue.
Identify and clearly state the problem, the
management issue, in which an element of the
identified problem or situation is not meeting
expectations. Remember that what appears to be
the problem may actually be just a symptom of a
bigger problem – dig deep to be sure you've
identified the real problems. If there appears to be
more than one problem/issue, decide if they are
separate or related issues.
State the problem in the form of a question. For
example, if a work group is not performing
effectively, an effective problem statement might
be "How can the staff shortage improve?" rather
than simply "Short Staff problems." LITERATURE
REVIEW 35 Present what you discovered in your search of the
literature. Review issues, theories, concepts, and
studies discussed in class and in our
textbook, and review what other
writers/researchers have to say about the subject
of your analysis. Discuss the concepts, ideas, or Category Points Description
insights that are most valuable in helping you
make sense of your project. What theories can
you use? What writers say something of value?
Why is it of value? Which models are the least
helpful, and why? What theories or concepts will
you challenge or criticize because your findings
are different? In short, demonstrate an
understanding of the literature and apply it
sensibly to the problem. This is not a course in
applied commonsense; however, such practical
intelligence is important, especially in the
application stage.
A literature review is like playing a video game in
which you are in a chamber with many doors. As
you open each door, you uncover clues to help
you progress to the next level. Similarly, in a
literature review, your objective is to open the
doors that can point the way to solving your
business problem. Begin your literature review
with a broad look at your field of interest, then
narrow your focus until you zero in on the
essential issues of concern.
NOTE: A literature review is a required element of
this assignment. A good rule of thumb is to review
at least 10 resources, beyond the textbook and
class readings, to ensure the effectiveness of your
research.
SUGGESTION: Begin your literature survey by
accessing Keller's online library at www.keller.edu. PROBLEM
ANALYSIS 30 This section should provide a detailed analysis of
the causes of the problem(s) or issue(s) you
identified in Section II. A major objective is to
clearly illustrate how you are using the healthcare
course concepts (as well as what your learned
from your literature review) to better understand Category Points Description
the causes of the problem(s) or issue(s). Show
that you are applying course material! (Note: Use
subheadings to identify each factor you address.) POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS SOLUTION AND ITS
IMPLEMENTATION 30 35 Explore three solutions that could be appropriate
ways to solve the identified problem/issue. Be
sure these solutions are logical based on your
analysis and that they each would effectively treat
the problem, not the symptoms. Also, discuss the
anticipated outcomes (both positive and negative)
of implementing each of the possible solutions you
identified.
Outline your recommended solution to the
problem/issue, one of the alternatives explored in
Section V, or a combination of those alternatives.
State your solution clearly and specifically.
Describe exactly what should be done and how it
should be done, including by whom, with whom,
and in what sequence. Here are some points to
keep in mind as you write this section: Have I indicated an awareness of the
problem of implementation (the how
aspect)? Have I been specific enough? For
example, a general solution might state,
"The healthcare manager needs to realize
that his or her style should match the
situation." A specific solution would state what style
is most appropriate for the situation and
how you will attempt to the have the
manager realize the appropriate style. What aspects of the problem remain Category Points Description unresolved by my solution? Does my recommended solution and
implementation plan address the
problem/issues and causes identified in
the previous sections? Does my solution consider and resolve the
identified pros and cons? How will I evaluate the effectiveness of the
implemented recommended solution? What process checks or procedures will I
put in place to institutionalize the
improvement? Could my solution cause other
problems/issues? What risks are inherent
in the solution you recommend? What
contingency plans do you recommend? Assess the realism of your proposed
action plan. For example, is there
adequate time, money, or other resources
for your solution? In addition, does your
solution place too much reliance on other
people being reasonable or what you think
is reasonable? JUSTIFICATION 25 Justify why your recommended solution and its
implementation will solve the identified
problem/issue in the organization/unit you
selected. An important element of this section is to
show very clearly how you applied course
concepts to arrive at a workable solution and a
successful implementation. Apply appropriate
course material; support your conclusions with Category Points Description
appropriately referenced facts, quotes, and
readings; and be sure your justification addresses
identified pros and cons. REFERENCES 25 All citations in the paper must appear in the
reference list, and all references must be cited in
the text of the paper. Choose references
judiciously and cite them accurately. Citations of
an author's work in the text documents your work,
briefly identifies the source for readers, and
enables readers to locate the source of
information in the alphabetical reference list at the
end of the paper. To use the ideas or words of
another without crediting the source is plagiarism.
Plagiarism, in its purest form, involves copying of
entire passages either verbatim or nearly
verbatim, with no direct acknowledgment of the
source. The most common (and unconscious)
form of plagiarism is when a direct quotation is
simply paraphrased. Paraphrasing does not
relieve you of the obligation to provide proper
identification of source data. The best way to
avoid plagiarism is to make sure all quotes, ideas,
or conclusions not your own are given proper
acknowledgment in your text. Total 200 A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the
above requirements.