Northern Virginia Community College Health & Medical Paper

Week 3 – HAP 396

This is a mishmash of the basics of tactics and strategy and a lowdown on healthcare Policy and Environmental Influences. Again the assignment consists of an 800 to 1000 word paper and a corresponding narrated presentation. Please read Chapter 2 & 3 from the text or find the relevant information somewhere else. I prefer video instruction. Here is the online book link: https://ebookcentral-proquestcom.mutex.gmu.edu/lib/gmu/detail.action?docID=5517312 Watch: What is Strategy: https://youtu.be/o7Ik1OB4TaE Find and read Michael Porter’s Article: What is Strategy? , Harvard Business Review (November, 1996) http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=961 1187954&site=ehost-live The assignment is to create an overview and critical thinking paper using what you have learned this week. Yes, it was a lot and as I said previously it is a mishmash of strategy, policy and environmental influences. Well environmental influences typically have an impact on Policy and strategy is largely dictated by Policy. There are very few markets where Policy is not an issue, definitely not Healthcare, which is regulated to the nth degree in this country and typically even more so in other countries. For this assignment include the following: note, this is just a recommendation. As long as you put together a good paper and presentation, you will receive a good grade. • • Overview of current Healthcare Policy in the US o What are the macros? Who are the players/regulators (don’t forget to mention major court cases, e.g. Wyeth vs. Levine o What are the limitations, e.g. being on drug formularies, certificates of NEED, FDA approvals What would be a good strategy for a healthcare practice or hospital going into 2023, where CMS is pulling money out, the population is getting older and sicker, there are more people accessing healthcare that are not on private plans. o Here’s a hint/anecdote: healthcare practices are putting caps on the types of insured patients they will see, e.g. no more than 10% Medicaid. o Be sure to back-up your assertions on monopolies, ie. Check the financial statement of a hospital to see if it is profitable. Often hospitals in areas without sufficient private insurance operate at a loss and depend on federal or state assistance programs. o How do envision the policy makers will react or will they do anything?

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Main Posting	45 (45%) – 50 (50%) Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. Supported by at least three current, credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.	40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.	35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Responds to some of the discussion question(s). One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Post is cited with two credible sources. Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors.	0 (0%) – 34 (34%) Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately. Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible sources. Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.
Main Post: Timeliness	10 (10%) – 10 (10%) Posts main post by day 3.	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Does not post by day 3.
First Response	17 (17%) – 18 (18%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	15 (15%) – 16 (16%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	13 (13%) – 14 (14%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.	0 (0%) – 12 (12%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited.
Second Response	16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	12 (12%) – 13 (13%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.	0 (0%) – 11 (11%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited.
Participation	5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days.	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days.
Total Points: 100