HSN 476: Healthcare Policy And Financial Management

HSN 476: Healthcare Policy And Financial Management

All health care organizations must be aware of cost controls, regardless of their nonprofit or for-profit status. Managing costs at all levels of the organization affects the bottom line, which has a direct effect on all aspects of the organization. This assignment is designed to help you analyze why organizational policies are put in place.

Find a policy at a health care organization related to cost controls.

Summarize the details of the policy:

Explain how the policy impacts fiscal aspects of the organization:

Describe how the policy impacts the quality of patient care:

Explore the unintended consequences:

  • What secondary affects does the policy have on the organization? Unit? Staff? Patient?
  • Does the policy need revision?

Suggest alternatives to the policy:

  • In your opinion, is the policy the best way to address the issue? Support your position by explaining why or why not.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years in an APA-formatted reference page.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

  • 18- to 20-slide presentation
  • 3- to 4-minute podcast
  • 15- to 20-minute oral presentation
  • 875-word paper
  • Another format approved by your instructor

Note: Students who do not work at a facility can research a policy related to cost controls by locating a facility and conducting an interview “virtually” (e.g., Skype or by phone).

Requirements: 875 words

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