Health Care Facilities Management
Assignment 1
In 2-3 pages, list seven different types of ambulatory care settings and describe what they do, why ambulatory care makes sense in today's healthcare environment, and compare and contrast free-standing versus hospital-based settings.
Assignment 2
Applying Law of Demand to Healthcare Services
Pick one of the healthcare entities listed below and assume you were just hired as a healthcare manager. Using what you have learned so far about demand theory write a 4 to 5 page report (double-spaced) be mindful to use APA format for the paper and your references addressing the following questions:
1. What is the shape of the demand curve for the services you provide? (e.g. elastic, inelastic) Explain why. Include a discussion of the implications of health insurance coverage for your services provided.
2. Identify potential substitutes and complements and their impact on the demand curve?
3. Explain the factors that might lead to a shift in the demand curve for your service?
Choose one of the following to discuss the questions above:
d. Non-profit hospital
e. Ambulatory Surgery center
f. Pharmacy
g. Physician's Office
h. Cosmetic Surgery Center
i. Dental Office
j. Laser Eye Center
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