1. Within healthcare there are key stakeholders: Name and explain the role of 4 healthcare stakeholders within the healthcare environment.
2. Explore the importance of quality report cards/ benchmarking in healthcare. What are the implications for Nurse Managers and Healthcare Executives?
3. Healthcare providers are reimbursed differently for the healthcare services being provided. A. Choose 3 types of payment types from chapter three of your text and describe each. B. Then, provide a focused assessment for what types of payment systems make up hospital payments.
4. Define quality in healthcare. Provide 2 detailed explanations how quality can be measured and the impact that quality places on a healthcare institution’s finances.
5. Describe the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its impact on the healthcare environment and key stakeholders.
6. What are the 5 principal components that make up the structure for the U.S. Healthcare system. Provide 2 examples for each principle and how each affect a healthcare organization.
