HLTH 8301 Week 9 Assignment: Analyzing Policies From Diverse Perspectives Whether a healthcare policy was formulated at the federal (country), state (province or regional), or local level, policies inevitably have considerable impact on local healthcare organizations, communities, and relevant stakeholders. In other words, a healthcare policy that has far-reaching relevance to the nation, state, or…

HLTH 8301 Week 9 Discussion: Learning From State and Local Healthcare Reform Efforts Posting Information for This Discussion Healthcare reform efforts are moving toward frameworks that reward providers for the quality of health care delivered rather than the current model, which is focused on quantity. This requires a realignment of how health care is currently…

HLTH 8301 Week 8 Discussion: What Drives Healthcare Costs? Posting Information for This Discussion This Discussion aligns to the NCHL domain of Execution. Specifically, it focuses on the third level of the Accountability Competency: “Sets and Upholds High Performance Standards.” For more information on how this icon aligns to the NCHL Health Leadership Competency Model…

HLTH 8301 Week 7 Assignment: Case Review: Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital In this Assignment, you will perform an analysis of the concepts of corporate negligence and respondeat superior using a landmark case. Resources Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Required Readings To prepare for this Assignment:  Review the Darling v.…

HLTH 8301 Week 7 Discussion: COVID-19 Pandemic Posting Information for This Discussion Healthcare organizations have incorporated policies and practices that are congruent with a long and evolving history of legal, ethical, and policy or regulatory mandates. Yet, when confronted with the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, these policies and practices were no longer responsive to the…

HLTH 8301 Week 6 Assignment: Challenges to Health Reform Efforts Since its inception, significant controversy has occurred in response to the changes required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This controversy has been reflected within the consumer advocacy, political, and legal communities. Multiple legal challenges have…

HLTH 8301 Week 6 Discussion: What Have We Learned From Health Reform Efforts? Posting Information for This Discussion In 2020, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), now known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), achieved its 10-year milestone. Since the inception of PPACA/ACA, many changes have occurred in the way health care is…

HLTH 8301 Week 5 Assignment: HIPAA Compliance and Social Media In this Assignment, you will explore legal and ethical issues associated with HIPAA compliance as well as the impact of social media. Resources Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Required Readings To prepare for this Assignment:  Using this week’s readings…

HLTH 8301 Week 5 Discussion: Patient Autonomy or Surrogate Decision Maker? Posting Information for This Discussion Patients’ rights in the United States include the right to informed consent, which means that patients must receive adequate information to make medical decisions. However, many questions can arise if a patient appears to lack the capacity to understand…

HLTH 8301 Week 4 Assignment: Legal Case Review In this Assignment, you will perform an analysis of the ethical and legal foundations of a seminal case. Resources Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Required Readings Required Media Optional Resources To prepare for this Assignment:  Review the Learning Resources, focusing on…