DQ1 HCAD 665 Strategic Issues in Healthcare Leadership

Instructions: Please answer using your own words in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words (2-3 paragraphs). PER QUESTION 6 in total. Referenced with two (3) peer-reviewed journal articles or qualified text publish within the past five years and follow APA Manual 6th or 7th editions scholarly writing guidelines. APA in-text Citation formatting is required. When writing replies, please provide your experiences, new ideas, add probing questions to engage readers and new literature on the topic to enhance the learning opportunity.

Questions:

1.1. Considering G’SOT

Address ALL questions in part 1 in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words

Consider your current or a former organization (preferably a healthcare related entity).Without naming the organization, describe how it approached its Goals, Strategies, Objectives, and Tactics. Were they focused? Commonly understood?Effective?

1.2. Governance

Address ALL questions in part 1 in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words

How has the societal What is the role of the governing board in developing a strategic plan? Does it vary by organization, industry, or organization structure? Does the board review and approve or actually develop the strategic plan?

1.3. Organizational Structure

Address ALL questions in part 1 in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words

What role does governance play in determining the structure of the organization?

1.4 Fiduciary Responsibility

Address ALL questions in part 1 in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words

Research the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Pub.L. 107–204, 116 Stat. 745, enacted July 30, 2002), Richard Scrushy, and HealthSouth. What responsibility does the board hold in monitoring organizational activities, collectively and individually?

1.5 Strategic Marketing

Address ALL questions in part 1 in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words

Identify an organization in healthcare. This can be a provider entity, a payor, a professional society, an advocacy group, or government agency. For the chosen entity, describe the role marketing plays as a part of its strategic plan implementation. Areas to consider include strategy, marketing, advertising, health, product, or service line promotion, tools, and measurement.

1.6. The Role of Ethics

Address ALL questions in part 1 in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words

While some healthcare institutions operate in isolation (e.g., rural critical access hospitals), others reside in highly competitive environments. Relative advantage can be a powerful discriminator, because empty beds or open appointments equal missed revenue, which undermine the viability of the institution. What is the role of ethics in strategic planning, marketing, and communications? Link your posts to a specific ethical code, e.g., http://www.shsmd.org/aboutus/codeofethics.shtml.