Post an explanation of the economics of healthcare. I

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I went to school to take care of patients. Why do I care about economics?”
“The hospital I work for is constantly looking at ways to reduce costs, that shouldn’t be my problem. I need to care for my patients and do it in the best way possible.”

Whether you like it or not, if you are a health professional, you are an active participant in the healthcare economic system. It is going to be important for you to understand how your organization operates and why some decisions are made that can affect your daily routine, work, and patient care. To fully understand, it is helpful to look at general business economic principles and how those are similar to and different from healthcare economic principles. As you will read this week’s Learning Resources, while the terms and general meanings are the same, it will help you understand the economic forces and relationships that impact the decisions that you make, the hospital makes or the insurance companies make as everyone tries to balance quality patient care with making a profit and staying open in a competitive healthcare market.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Learning Resources for this week.
  • Consider the following concepts related to economics:
    • Supply & Demand
    • Elasticity & Surplus
    • Market Equilibrium & Disequilibrium
    • Competitive Markets & Economies of Scale
    • Cost Shifting
  • Select two concepts related to economics from the list provided to focus on for this Discussion. (Note: Each bullet in the list is considered one concept)
  • Reflect on how these concepts may differ for the economics of healthcare compared to the economics of a typical business.

By Day 4

Post an explanation of the economics of healthcare. In your post, please be sure to address the following for the two concepts related to economics that you selected:

  • Describe how the two concepts you selected are related to a typical business market with a tangible products (e.g., applesauce, refrigerators, and cars).
  • Explain how these same concepts may be different for the business of healthcare which is an intangible product (for example, consider a sudden illness or accident, elective surgical procedures, or management of chronic illness). Be specific, and provide examples.
  • Be sure to support your Discussion with a reference to course materials or a reference within the last three years.

4 Page Political Science paper. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!!

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The paper must be 4 pages long!

& must include (in the position of a Socialist):

-how I am against the Second Amendment (because of my view as a Socialist)

-information about Florida Stand Your Ground

-information about my opinion of the Castle Doctrine

-information about U.S vs. Miller

-information about D.C vs Heller

When using PowerPoint, you should a. use a lot of text on each slide b. move the slides quickly…

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When using PowerPoint, you should a. use a lot of text on each slide b. move the slides quickly because the audience will get bored c. vary your slides to keep the presentation interesting d. utilize all color combinations

finance case study 9547215 2

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I need to write American Express company finance analysis and ratio,

Jayson

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This week you are to compose a paper comparing the salaries of the two most interesting jobs you have found while analyzing jobs during your research for this unit in Criminal Justice.

Writing Tips:

  • Remember to keep your paragraphs well organized and supported with facts.                                        
  • Use credible source such as government websites to include salary information for each job.                                        
  •  The deliverable length of your homework assignment is 350-400 words, one to two double spaced pages (does not include title page or reference page).                                        
  • Remember to create in-text citations for every source you use to create a sentence for your paper.

Ashford BUS 630 Managerial Accounting

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Focus of the Final Paper

Due to varying business characteristics, the managerial accounting techniques applied in each business may differ.  For example, a business in the start-up phase may rely heavily upon budgeting and capital investment techniques; whereas, a business in the mature/maintaining phase may rely heavily upon cost management and quality control.  Ultimately, the techniques used by management should assist the business in achieving its short-term and long-term goals through effective decision-making.

For your Final Paper, you will analyze the role of managerial accounting in two parts.  Part I will provide a general overview of managerial accounting.  Part II will provide examples of how managerial accounting theories and principles are applied in the business world.  You may find it helpful to reflect upon your own professional experiences for examples. 

Part I (Three to four double-spaced pages)

Present the following:

  • Definition of managerial accounting
  • Role of managerial accounting and the management accountant in a business or organization
  • Ethical issues/concerns for the management accountant
  • General description of at least three managerial accounting techniques available and their application within a business or organization

Part II (Four to six double-spaced pages)

Select at least three of the five topics identified below:

  • Cost Management Techniques
  • Costing Methods
  • Capital Investment Decision Techniques
  • Budgeting
  • Quality Control

For each topic selected present real world examples of the application of managerial accounting techniques within a business or organization.  Examples may be gathered from your own professional experiences or from case studies obtained from credible sources (excluding textbook examples explored in previous weeks).  Presentation of each example should include how a managerial accounting technique was applied in the business or organization’s decision-making model.  Be sure to support your example with calculations when applicable.


Bus 644 Week 2 Discussion 1 and 2

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Many times trade-offs are necessary to increase productivity. What are important trades-offs involving the inputs to productivity? Your initial post should include real life situations and be at least 200-250 words.

What important organizational activities enable a firm to build quality into its products? Explain each of these along with its benefits. Your initial post should include examples and be at least 200-250 words.

Help me please help me I need it

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Short Story for this assignment is attached with literary techniques

Short Story Country Lovers.docx

literary.docx

Read the required materials and review the handout Plot, Theme, and Conflict. All stories have a theme that forms the plot. Also, literary elements and techniques contribute to creating and highlighting the theme. In this discussion you will

  • Choose a story from the textbook.
  • Describe the core conflict represented in the story.
  • Describe the theme of the story.
  • Select three literary elements/techniques in the story and describe them.
  • Explain how the elements/techniques illustrate the theme and conflict expressed in the story.

53970

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Research Paper Using Word This assignment has two goals: 1) have students increase their understanding of the concept of Protecting Personal Information (PPI) and other ethical issues related to the use of information technology through research, and 2) learn to correctly use the tools and techniques within Word to format a research paper, including use of available References and citation tools. These skills will be valuable throughout a student’s academic career. The paper will require a title page, NO abstract, three to four full pages of content with the incorporation of a minimum of 3 external resources from credible sources and a Works Cited/References page. Wikipedia and similar general information sites, blogs or discussion groups are not considered credible sources for a research project. No more than 10% of the paper may be in the form of a direct citation from an external source.

Who Needs to be Institutionalized?

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These discussion boards have been designed to explore controversial philosophical topics. Some of the questions are designed to solicit very personal responses and opinions, and these debates have the potential to become heated. In the act of creating ideas, heat can be a good thing, but not at the expense of hurt feelings or frustration. Remember that the practical aspect pf philosophy asks us to examine and perhaps even change something about ourselves. Hopefully, we will be challenged by others with a different opinion, but we need to remember that a challenge to our beliefs is not a threat. To the contrary, it should be regarded as an opportunity to re-evaluate and understand why we hold these beliefs.

Some important rules to follow:

  1. There will be no Ad hominems (attacks against the person); not following this rule may result in failure of the assignment. You can disagree with a person’s opinions, but you may not attack other people. You may, however, disagree with the ideas of others, but do so in a constructive manner. For example, you can say, “I don’t agree with your post. I think instead that . . . ” But, you cannot say, “You’re an idiot” or even “That’s just plain stupid.” Academia requires a diversity of opinions but presented politely; after all, ethics is part of Philosophy.
  2. Avoid making statements meant to be absolute (such as, “There is no other way to think about this”). Instead of asking closed-ended questions looking for a “yes” or “no” or the “right” answer, ask open-ended questions (such as, “Have you thought about . . . ?”)
  3. Try to connect the current discussion to topics from other lessons. Remember that all of the Philosophers wrote about more than a single topic and the way they think about one area of Philosophy probably affects other areas as well. For example, it might be extremely useful to mention John Stuart Mill’s ethical theories from an earlier lesson during a later discussion of his support for women’s rights and equality.
  4. Rather than simply reacting to the readings and the responses of your classmates, think about the arguments being made. Really consider the effectiveness of these arguments. “I agree” responses are not useful to the discussion and will not receive credit.

Give some serious consideration to the topic or scenario before answering; and, then, using the questions below as a guide, write a 75-100 word initial response about the issue being discussed. Next, please take the time to respond to at least two of your classmates.

Respond

After reviewing the chapter on Non-Western philosophies, answer the following questions:

  1. Do you think that patriarchy (rule by men) and racism are institutionalized in Western philosophy and culture? Why do you think so, or not?
  2. Do you believe that members of different races think differently? How do you know? If so, to what do you attribute this difference—nature, nurture, education, choice, or something else?
  3. What was the most intriguing thing you discovered while reading this chapter? Why did you find it to be interesting?

This is a discussion. Initial post must be between 75 to 150 words, but may go longer depending on the topic. Please cite any outside sources used.