Discussion Post: Regulatory Environment in Health Care- Regulation Overkill
For this discussion, refer to the list on pages 362-363 in the text. This list presents both governmental and non-governmental agencies that oversee a real hospital (as of 1989). Discuss what this list implies by addressing each of the points below.
• What effects does this reality have on the administration of the hospital?
• What financial impact does it have?
• How would it impact patient care, directly or indirectly?
• How would this affect health care cost and pricing? Other matters?
Read also the footnote on page 384. If you were a New York hospital administrator, what affect do you think these regulatory agencies and review would have on your hospital - on your functioning as an administrator?
The Law of Health Care Finance & Regulation.
Textbook: Umiker's Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor by Charles R. McConnell.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.