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Health Care Financial Management, 2003.
A comparison between financial management issues for health care institutions vs. other industries.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper addresses the differences between financial management in health care and that in other industries. In particular, the paper examines the challenges facing health care financial management during the summer of 2003. The paper also looks at the need for health care organizations to avoid risk and to engage in financial risk management.
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Health Care and Managed Health Care: The Need for Sweeping Reforms, 2002.
A look at role of primary care nurse practitioners in relation to health care reforms.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 130.95
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This paper investigates the role of primary care nurse practitioners in respect to health care and health care reform. The failure of primary healthcare is critically assessed, in the respect that health care is currently "managed" by independent "for- profit" organizations, where there is an emphasis on financial success rather than patient welfare. This paper also places a strong emphasis on the role of nurse care practitioners in the state of Florida and in community health care clinics.
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Health Care Financial Statements, 2004.
This paper discusses accounting methods used by health care organizations to evaluate their financial statements
1,145 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper explains if accounts and financial statements are not maintained, then a check on the company?s profit and loss or simple money expenditures cannot be analyzed. The author points out that, even though a check on an organization?s financial statement is kept by the accounts department, it is important that the managers understand and keep a check on these reports. The paper relates that members of a health care organization can make use of the guidelines put forward by the AICPA to evaluate the financial statements.
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"Healthcare organizations deal with a huge mass of people every day. The cash flow statements, the profit and loss account and the balance sheet unveil the potency and feebleness of such organizations. Budgeting can be easily accomplished with the help of financial statements. Budgeting allows healthcare organizations to plan and utilize people?s resources, productive aptitude and finance to the fullest."
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Health Care Managers and Health Care Delivery, 2004.
Examines the relationship that exists between health care players, how they perform their duties, and how they join their forces in health care delivery.
2,367 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper examines and provides information on the roles and responsibilities that health care managers are tasked to accomplish in today?s health care systems. Moreover, this paper examines how a health care manager's job as a leader who ensures a smooth and organized management and operation of health organizations, influences his/her perspective on health care professions. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding how health care managers perceive their duties in health care service.
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"The basic role every manager must be able to render is the task of providing good human relations to everyone at work. Through this role, the objective of accomplishing jobs in an environment where good work relationship is maintained can be made possible. In the field of health care, healthcare managers must have the ability to perform this basic responsibility. A healthcare manager should be a specialist in managing the condition of the healthcare staffs. Though this duty may be perceived as a simple task, it is critical that a good human resource management be delivered to a health organization to ease the stress and pressure that health care providers, such as the doctors and nurses, experience from their duties."
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Financial Ethics of Health Care, 2005.
A discussion of financial ethics in health care.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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The paper discusses financial ethics in health care. The paper further explores research through three articles related to ethical concerns within health care and the financial entities that should abide by them. The paper also discusses what is meant by ethics in health care finance today, as well as determine how this term is applied to the modern health care environment.
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"Financial ethics in health care is considered to be an unspoken "covenant of trust" between health care professionals and society. This covenant includes the expectation that the individual will be placed above all other concerns in health care. The financial obligations of the physician or health care facility are included in this covenant ("Ethical," 1995). This trust was originally formulated in the days when doctors practiced medicine through home visits. Fees were based on a mutual agreement between patient and practitioner ("Ethical," 1995). There were few technologies prompted physicians to conduct research, and an even less proportion of equipment to run tests in the event of illness. Hospitals were community organizations that aided the sick, regardless of their ability to pay. There was little concern for the ethics of health care finance, except in the cases of a physician's desire to earn more income ("Ethical", 1995)."
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Leadership and Management in Health Care, 2005.
An examination of the importance of correct leadership and management for a successful health care system.
2,687 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 117.95
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This paper discusses how the most salient features of the current and future health care/aged care scenario are the increasing elderly population and the shift from private to government forms of payment; long-term care insurance is affordable to relatively few. It also discusses how, at the same time, with fewer people contributing to paying the bills, cost containment will be a factor. On the other hand, so will providing excellent care because the industry will be increasingly monitored. The paper stresses that the roles and responsibilities of the manager therefore must encompass financial management, customer service, and regulatory compliance. Moreover, attracting and keeping high-caliber staff, especially in traditionally low-paid areas, will also be necessary. The writer concludes that it will be essential for health care managers to achieve the highest level of professional competencies in half a dozen areas ranging from line supervision to global vision.
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"President Clinton?s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Donna Shalala, used to tell a story about her mother, who was 86 at the time but still a full-time attorney representing several clients who lived in nursing homes. She would tell Shalala, ?Donna, I don?t care whether they are good nursing homes or bad nursing homes, you have to watch them like a hawk? (Cited in White House, 1998, quoted by Hovey 2000, 43). Clinton?s presidency was very aware of health care issues, even if it was unable to solve them. Shalala?s remarks were delivered at a press conference regarding nursing home regulation; arguably, under the current administration, issues of health care for the aged have gotten more problematical rather than less."
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Impediments to Health Care Access for Low Income Visible Minorities, 2002.
Identifies causal factors for the gap in health care access for lower-income Americans and visible minorities and the more affluent members of America's majority.
29,350 words (approx. 117.4 pages), 135 sources, APA, AU$ 364.95
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As the American population continues to become more diverse racially, members of visible minority groups within the population become more prominent. Simultaneously, with the increase in diversity, income distribution in the American economy has become more distorted. While economic growth in the United States has surged over the past decade, the income gap has widened; not only between the richest and poorest Americans, but also between moderate-income and low-income Americans. Members of visible minorities in the population tend to be represented disproportionately in the low-income and poverty classifications in the United States. While there is an abundance of implications of this state of affairs, one of the more crucial ones is access to health care. Individual and household financial capacity, the scarcity of employer-paid health insurance among small businesses, cultural differences based in social psychology and other factors frequently act as impediments to health care access for low-income individuals and households among visible minority population groups in the contemporary United States. This problem and these issues are investigated in this study. The study identifies causal factors for the gap in health care access between lower-income Americans and members of visible minorities in the United States, on the one hand, and more affluent Americans and members of the majority segment of the population, on the other hand. The initial chapter of this study delineates the problem investigated. Specific research questions are formulated and stated to provide greater focus for the investigation.
Social psychological theory and applied social psychology literature are reviewed in the second chapter. Literature relevant to the functioning of low-income and visible minority population groups in the United States within a social psychological context are reviewed in the third chapter. The fourth chapter is devoted to a review of literature relevant to both the health care system in the United States and the experiences of low-income and visible minority population groups in relation to health care access and health care delivery in the United States. An assessment of the problem investigated, performed within the structure of the research questions, is presented in the final (fifth) chapter. Conclusions drawn from the study findings are stated and recommendations for further research are made. The summary conclusions reached through the conduct of this study relate both to health care access and health care utilization by low-income persons and members of visible minorities. With respect to health care access, the summary conclusion reached is that a universal system of health care entitlement is required in the United States. In relation to health care utilization by low-income persons and members of visible minorities, the summary conclusion reached is that extensive education is required for both low-income persons and members of visible minorities, on the one hand, and health care providers, on the other hand. Low-income persons and members of visible minorities require education on the benefits and function of health care services, while health care providers require education in the social mores of the diverse populations they must serve.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem Delineation
Background on the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Review of Relevant Social Psychology Theory and Literature
Introduction
Sociological Theory and Health Care
The Welfare State
Accessing Contemporary Health Care
Role of Ethics in Accessing Health Care
Alternative Health Care Delivery Systems
Chapter Conclusions
Social Functioning of Low-Income and Visible Minority Population Groups
Introduction
HIV/AIDS Related Behavior
Initiatives to Improve Health Care
Access and Behaviors
The American Health Care System and the Experiences of Low-Income and Visible Minority Groups
Introduction
The American Health Care System
Analysis of Health Care Delivery Systems
Care Quality
Alternative Approaches to Health Care
Bioethical Issues
Problems of Accessibility
Initiatives to Improve Minority Access
Chapter Conclusions
Assessment of the Problem Discussion, Recommendations for Further Research
Appendices
Annotated Bibliography
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"Social Cognitive Theory [self-efficacy] emphasizes the role of expectancies, self-efficacy, peer normative influences, and social competency skills as key components affecting adolescents? behaviors (DiClemente, Lodico, Grinstead, Harper, Rickman, Evans, & Coates, 1996). The applicability of models based on social psychological principles for understanding African-Americans? decision-making and sexual behavior has been questioned because most such models tend to be individually-focused and do not take into account the social context in which the behavior is embedded (Cochran & Mays, 1993). Social cognitive theory, however, explicitly integrates behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors as reciprocally interactive. Thus, given the hypothesized multi-factorial nature of sexual decision making and the potential impact of the high-risk social environment of the study population, approaches based on social cognitive theory are thought to be particularly relevant for understanding the myriad factors that may affect African-Americans? sexual behavior."
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Toshiba and Financial Management, 2002.
An applied knowledge paper on the financial management in Toshiba's manufacturing market.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 103.95
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This paper provides an applied knowledge assessment of financial management within a manufacturing plant. This paper addresses the aspects of financial management that tend to aid the company and clarify the ways through which this aid is achieved. This paper focuses on a manufacturing plant in respect to financial management in the areas of project design, growth strategy, and risk management.
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The Differences Between Financial And Management Accounts, 2002.
Argues that there are practical issues, as well as legal issues, that determine the differences between financial and management accounts.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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Perhaps one of the most prominent discussions involving accounting has to do with the differences between financial and management accounts. Some regard these differences to be a question of legality. Companies are required by law to submit financial statements based on certain requirements. On the other hand, management accounting can be structured to suit the needs of the company. However, the fact that firms can structure their management accounting statements according to their needs might lead one to suggest that major differences between these two systems relate to practicality. With this in mind, it is hypothesised that while legal issues are important for determining the differences between financial and management accounting they are not the only considerations, one must also consider the extent to which practical considerations contribute to the development of these differences.
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Accounting and Financial Management, 2002.
Discusses the differences between accountants and financial managers.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 103.95
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This paper examines the profession of accounting and that of financial management and the different issues both address, as shown primarily by the book "Fundamentals of Financial Management" by Eugene F. Brigham.
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Ethics in Financial Management, 2007.
This paper discusses morality in the financial management industry and the fall of global business giant, Enron.
3,007 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 129.95
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The paper discusses how the Enron scandal encompassed a myriad of complex transactions involving mysterious partnerships that allowed Enron to book huge corporate profits and payments to insiders, while simultaneously ignoring any associated financial liabilities. The paper explores the topics of ethics and morality in the financial management industry, using the accounting scandal of the Enron case as a model of what financial institutions of today should not do. The paper also discusses briefly what actions the management at Enron could have taken to avoid the financial disaster that occurred.
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Executive Summary
Introduction
Enron's Fraudulent Financials
Ethics and Morality at Financial Institutions
Preventive Actions for Financial Institutions to Take
How the Enron Fraud Could Have Been Avoided
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"In the past few years, several scandals involving the improper management of financial data have emerged; however, the fall of global business giant Enron in 2001 is the most notable. That same year, Fortune Magazine had selected Enron as the most innovative company in America, six times in a row (Canto, 2002). In just 15 years, Enron grew from nowhere to be America's seventh largest company, employing 21,000 staff in more than 40 countries. As a result of this widespread success, Enron was hailed as a new-economy company that would act as a business model for others to follow. However, also in 2001, Enron filed for bankruptcy, and it was revealed that the firms' success was really attributed to the fraudulent manipulation and unethical management of financial data."
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Financial Management in Nonprofit Organisations, 2004.
A brief literature review concerning financial management for nonprofit organisations in the UK.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper is a literature review concerning financial management for nonprofit organisations in the U.K. It describes strategies that the finance function of the Workers' Educational Association can adopt to ensure efficient management and control in sustaining the future financial viability of the not-for-profit Association. The focus is on the issues of understanding, developing and maintaining functional efficiency.
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Financial Management in Business, 2007.
This paper discusses the responsibilities of financial managers in business.
1,313 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 65.95
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The paper explains how financial managers utilize many financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and statements of cash flow. The paper discusses how accurate and ethical information and actions are essential to ensure equitable wealth among shareholders, stockholders and management.
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"To be successful, a business must be comprised of many components. However, it is essential that the finance and accounting aspects of a business are adequate. Finance and accounting, when operating properly, offer many benefits to a company. These benefits include financial statements and managerial reports, which provide valuable information to the associated parties. This information can be used to make informed and ethical business decisions, which may lead to further success."
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Health Care Access for Low-Income Minorities, 2002.
This paper is a qualitative thesis, which assesses the impediments to health care access for low-income visible minorities in the United States.
30,578 words (approx. 122.3 pages), 135 sources, APA, AU$ 364.95
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This paper, based in sociological and social psychology concepts, identifies the causal factors for the gap between lower-income Americans and members of visible minorities in the United States and more affluent Americans and members of the majority segment of the population with respect to health care access. The author concludes, after an extensive review of the literature, that a universal system of health care entitlement is required in the United States. The author suggests that an extensive education is required for low-income persons and members of visible minorities to know the benefits and function of health care services, and health care providers require education in the social mores of the diverse populations they must serve.
Table of Contents
Problem Delineation
Background on the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Review of Relevant Social Psychology Theory and Literature
Introduction
Sociological Theory and Health Care
The Welfare State
Accessing Contemporary Health Care
Role of Ethics in Accessing Health Care
Alternative Health Care Delivery Systems
Chapter Conclusions
Social Functioning of Low-Income and Visible Minority Population Groups
Introduction
HIV/AIDS Related Behavior
Initiatives to Improve Health Care Access and Behaviors
The American Health Care System and The Health Care Experiences of Low-Income and Visible Minority Population Groups
Introduction
The American Health Care System
Delivery of Health Care to the Poor
Care Quality
Alternative Approaches to Delivery
Bioethical Issues
Problems of Accessibility
Initiatives to Improve Access
Chapter Conclusions
Assessment of the Problem
Discussion
Recommendations for Further Research
Annotated Bibliography
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"One of the major impediments to the attainment of universal access to healthcare in the United States is the functioning of for-profit Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and managed care organizations (MCOs). These organizations are investor-owned organizations that are in business to make a profit on healthcare delivery. Non-for-profit healthcare organizations also must earn a profit on their operations in order to be able to compensate and train staff, acquire new technology, and generally improve the quality of their services. Unlike investor-owned healthcare companies, however, non-for-profit organizations are not driven by share prices and the bottom-line mentality of for-profit companies. Thus, patient-centered care in not-for-profit healthcare organizations may be contrasted with the investor orientation of the for-profit healthcare companies. Recent decisions by for-profit healthcare companies to drop their Medicare healthcare groups because of substandard profit growth illustrates as no amount of rhetoric can the precedent of investor concerns over patient concerns in the for-profit healthcare companies."
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Global Health Care, 2004.
This paper reviews six global health care journal articles, each one specific to an individual topic about variations and trends in health care around the world.
6,500 words (approx. 26.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 218.95
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This paper explains that after a country attains a certain economic level, the degree to which an individual receives good health care is determined by other factors, including poverty, which is present even in the wealthiest societies. The author points out that Canada?s health care is superior to that in the United States, offers more flexibility, and should be used as a model for the United States. The paper relates that the U.S. and other countries are facing challenges to funding national health care; however, in other countries, these challenges are often met through incentives and additional taxation, which is largely opposed in the United States.
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Broad Topic - Variations and Trends in Health and Disease around the World
Topic - Canada?s Health Care and How it Differs from the U.S.
Topic - Dynamics of Different Health Care Systems
Topic - Functioning of Different Health Care Systems
Topic - Global Impact of Various Health Care Systems
Topic - China Health Care and Its Global Impact
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"More specifically Martens attempts to define global and regional dynamics that might influence health and disease trends. He concludes that managing health variations and transition effectively in the future will require ?a micro and macro approach? that takes into consideration the social, cultural and behavioural determinants of health. In his work Martens claims that socio-economic change and public health initiatives as well as technology have contributed to a shift in health and disease toward the positive. To support this premise he points out that the average life expectancy is doubled across the globe and infant and mortality rates have sharply declined."
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Managed Health Care Systems, 2004.
Presents a new model of model of managed health care in the U.S. using a systems approach.
7,200 words (approx. 28.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, AU$ 234.95
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Health care in the United States has a long history; from the traveling physician who provided services in private homes and charity organizations, to government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid that proceeded hospital construction, and the relatively recent trend of managed health care. Along the way, innovation and competition facilitated new health care technologies and services that offered numerous approaches to prevention, treatment, and management of diseases. In a bold new health care policy, integration and collaboration between the public and private sectors of health care is not only an option, but a necessity in providing the most efficient and sound health care services and options. This paper examines health care in the U.S. from a historical and current perspective and concludes by introducing a new model of managed health care utilizing a systems approach.
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Introduction
Historical Examination of Health Care
Public Sector Health Care in the USA
Private Sector Health Care in the USA
Types of Managed Care Organizations
HMO Models
The Merging of Public and Private Health Care Models
A New Universal Managed Health Care Model
Conclusions
References
Appendices
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"The managed health care industry did slow the growth in health care spending. Moreover, by extending coverage to services provided in an outpatient setting, it reversed the artificial preference for in-patient care that was created by indemnity insurance benefit designs. By focusing on clinical variability in physician practices, the shift to managed care forced the elimination of some unnecessary care. It also provided a stabilizing force to professional fees and institutional charges."
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