Discussion Question 1
This is a major federal agency that provided health insurance to US citizens aged 65 or older. Thy also have the responsibility of maintaining extensive data on annual Medicare and Medicaid expenditures, as well as the Children's Health Insurance Programs and national healthcare expenditures. What federal agency is this?
Discussion Question 2
What are the roles of the following groups in the health care value improvement process: boards of directors, senior leaders, physicians, employees, and payers?
Discussion Question 3
Many elderly patients are being discharged form acute care hospitals after undergoing procedures such as knee and hip replacement surgeries. They need extensive rehabilitation services. Form a strategic planning perspective, investment in what type of facility would be best to pursue, given these circumstances? Explain why?
Discussion Question 4
In 1999, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) published To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System, to improve patient safety in health care; what are the six IOM aims for quality improvement?
Discussion Question 5
Who are the key stakeholders in a healthcare organization? Provide an example of a motivating statement that might engage one of these groups.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.