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(FINAL ANSWER) DDHA 8011 Module 3 Discussion: Health Services Organizations (HSOs)

DDHA 8011 Module 3 Discussion: Health Services Organizations (HSOs)

The Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) program is structured in such a way that you will become an expert in one particular health services organization (HSO) and explore that HSO from a variety of perspectives. The first step in this process is to select an HSO on which to focus, and to do this, it is critical to understand what an HSO is and how they operate. HSOs are business systems that deliver healthcare services to both individual and organizational consumers. Examples include hospitals, doctors’ offices, insurance companies, regulatory agencies, rehabilitation facilities, and pharmaceutical companies. It can be tempting to expand the definition to include other organizations that include health-related services, like wellness spas and fitness centers, but these types of facilities would not be appropriate for your doctoral program, as they do not provide healthcare

This Discussion spans a 2-week period. You will create an initial post based on a series of prompts, then respond to two colleagues. You will then create another larger post by responding to a new set of prompts and respond to another two colleagues. To begin preparing your initial post, consider where you might see yourself working in the future and what issues might be present in different types of HSOs. As you move through the 2 weeks, you will also be asked to explore professional associations and consider how membership in these associations would benefit you as both a student and a professional.

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Consider where you are in your career and where you aspire to be in the future.

By Thursday of Week 6

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

  • Choose one HSO in which you currently work or plan to work in the future. Keep in mind that you will be focusing on this HSO for the duration of the DHA program.
  • Explain why you chose this HSO.
  • Describe three or four organizational problems you could explore within this HSO and why you are interested in each organizational problem.
  • Describe how exploring these organizational problems could contribute to positive social change.

Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your peers’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “To Participate in this Discussion” link below which will navigate you to the Discussion Board, then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, so you may wish to draft out in an editor first (e.g. Word). Blank posts will result in a grade reduction. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit! 

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

By Sunday of Week 6

Respond to at least two posts addressing at least one of the following:

  • Comment on some of the organizational problems that your peer presented.
  • Suggest additional organizational problems for your peer within the HSO mentioned.

By Thursday of Week 7

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

  • Research professional associations that relate to the HSO that you selected, and describe the focus, mission, and vision of at least one professional association that interests you.
  • On your selected professional association’s website, read several of the articles that describe current happenings within your selected HSO and summarize your findings.
  • Describe the benefits of acquiring a student membership to this professional association.
  • Describe the benefits of networking within a professional association.

By Sunday of Week 7

Respond to at least two posts addressing at least one of the following:

  • Describe an additional professional association that your colleague may want to consider and explain why they ought to consider it.
  • Expand upon the benefits of joining a professional association as a student.

SOLUTION DDHA 8011 Module 3 Discussion: Health Services Organizations (HSOs)

Hello Class,

Choose one HSO in which you currently work or plan to work in the future. Keep in mind that you will be focusing on this HSO for the duration of the DHA program. Explain why you chose this HSO.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a vital Health Services Organization (HSO) dedicated to improving the quality and availability of treatment and rehabilitative services for substance abuse and mental illness in the United States. My choice to focus on SAMHSA stems from a profound commitment to addressing the pervasive issues of mental health and substance abuse, which significantly impact individuals, families, and communities. As a future healthcare administrator, I recognize the potential to drive substantial improvements in health outcomes and policy through a deep understanding of SAMHSA’s operations and challenges…

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