Discussion Board Topic: In this module we learned about outpatient hospital coding. Discuss the following: What is the difference between emergency services and critical care? Give examples of each. How do you code when critical care services are provided during an emergency department encounter? How do you properly code same day surgeries and observation cases?
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What is the feasibility of developing an enlisted combat medic Primary Military Occupational Specialization (PMOS) within the USMC?
An exploratory analysis of cost effectiveness and feasibility of developing a Combat Medic Military Occupational Specialization within the United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is undergoing sweeping changes to confront the institution’s principal challenges, primarily due to appropriation divestiture cuts and the emergence of new global threats. The USMC Force Design […]
Describe the characteristics of smallpox that made it an appropriate candidate for eradication.
Case Study Eradicating Smallpox Answer the following questions based on case facts, chapter material and apply your experience and knowledge in healthcare in a one-page summary. 1. Define eradication, extinction, elimination, and control. 2. Describe the characteristics of smallpox that made it an appropriate candidate for eradication. 3. Should a measles eradication program be initiated? […]
What should Judy do to heal the brokenness on the unit and to prevent the potential reoccurrence?
Case Study Read the case study “It Could Have Happened to Anyone”from Quantum Leadership. Then answer the following questions: If you are Judy, what steps would you take with your nursing staff to stabilize their emotions about the situation? What should Judy do to heal the brokenness on the unit and to prevent the potential […]
What people were you serving?Identify (or create) a strategic objective and an intermediate indicator for the place you volunteered.
Volunteer Activity Reflection What did you learn about yourself, about the world, or about public or global health? What people were you serving?Identify (or create) a strategic objective and an intermediate indicator for the place you volunteered. Did you see or experience anything unexpected? Explain in detail. Was there some specific aspect of your experience […]
Explain how you would determine the most effective communication channel for various audience segments.
Public Health Communications For this assignment, you will create a newsletter for public health professionals with an interest in a specific public health issue. The newsletter must address that issue and include information about how to reach diverse stakeholders. These stakeholders may include educators, government officials, clinicians, patients, and others. Stakeholders may be diverse in […]
What trends do you see affecting the future of independent practices?
Effects of Change on Independent Practices As a health leader, use evidence to discuss the effects of hospital mergers, consolidations, and expansions on independent practices. Also, include in your discussion how independent practices affect public health. What trends do you see affecting the future of independent practices?
How does uncertainty about future health care reforms and policy changes affect these organizations?
Health Care Reform and Policy Changes As a patient-consumer and health leader, use evidence to discuss the effects of health care reforms and policy changes on private and nonprofit organizations’ profitability. Examples of health care reforms include things such as the quality management component of the Affordable Care Act. How have these changes in profitability […]
What factors at the intrapersonal level contribute to the high rates of HIV/AIDS among married persons and those in long-term relationships?
Theory in Action article questions According to the authors, what practices are considered “safer sex”? What factors at the intrapersonal level contribute to the high rates of HIV/AIDS among married persons and those in long-term relationships? What factors at the interpersonal or relationship level contribute to the high rates of HIV/AIDS? What factors at the […]
What change theory do you think is most suitable for your proposed change project?
Change Theory In this lesson, you reviewed the different change theories and the pros and cons of each. Now take some time to reflect upon which change theory you think would be appropriate for your proposed change. In your initial post, answer the following questions: 1. What change theory do you think is most suitable […]
