HCA 610 Discussion Question with Answers Topic 1 to 8

HCA 610 Topic 1 Discussion 2 Evaluate the "Comprehensive Organizational Plan" presented by Oetjen and Rotarius. Is this model suitable for any type of health care organization? Discuss the implications of the model on the ability of health care managers to contain cost, preserve quality, and pr...

HCA 610 Topic 2 DQ 2 What is the purpose of a balanced scorecard? How is the balanced scorecard used to lead and manage an organization? How can the balanced scorecard be linked to organizational effectiveness as well as individual performance evaluation?

HCA 610 Topic 2 DQ 1 Compare and contrast at least two methods of assessing health care organizations' operational needs and explain how they differ based upon a particular health care setting.

HCA 610 Topic 3 DQ 1 Describe the effect of higher levels of medical spending, profitability, and fiscal margins on process quality for healthcare organizations. Indicate the role of financial stability in health care organizations on their ability to adequately resource the staffing, equipment, an...

HCA 610 Module 4 DQ 1 Post the questions and responses from the interview you conducted with a health care organization senior executive. Comment on the interviews of at least two of your classmates.

HCA 610 Topic 4 DQ 2 The resources needed to support operations and implement strategic initiatives can far surpass those available. What is the role of the board in establishing organizational priorities? How do you know which winning ideas are worth pursuing now? How can an organization tackle am...

HCA 610 Topic 5 DQ 2 Financing risk often must be addressed when an organization is least equipped to deal with it and limited in its options. The interrelationship of asset-side and liability-side risks is a critical issue for hospital leadership. Give an example of how you would use a best prac...

HCA 610 Topic 6 DQ 1 The key to planning technology is the investment in a strategic plan that encompasses not only where an organization is headed, but also defines the organization's current position. The plan, in essence, outlines the pathway between the two. Making it successful depends on h...

HCA 610 Topic 6 DQ 1 In today's economy, an important measure for a CEO or CFO is the return on assets (ROA). The goal is to maximize the ROA, resulting in reduced operating costs and improved clinical outcomes. Given the direction of reimbursement, a well-run project with positive results could...

HCA 610 Topic 5 DQ 1 Recent turmoil in the capital markets underscored for hospital leaders the negative impact of various liability-side risks. These risks for the liability-side include market and liquidity risks as applied to investments, such as equities (stocks), bonds, securities, and prope...

HCA 610 Topic 7 Discussion 2 What is your personal definition of continuous quality improvement? How would you relate this definition to operations in a health care organization? How do we try to build new methods of practicing based on profound knowledge, most of which already is tacit in the or...

HCA 610 Topic 7 Discussion 1 The goal of the Six Sigma program is to achieve a level of quality that is as close to perfection as possible. Sigma is actually a statistical term used to gauge how far a process deviates from perfection. Explain how the disciplines within Six Sigma can improve hospi...

HCA 610 Topic 8 Discussion Question 2 Why would an organization need to measure the capacity (throughput) of the various resources (x-ray equipment, exam rooms, length of stay, etc.)? How does capacity management support decision-making?

HCA 610 Topic 8 Discussion 1 What is the value of supply chain management? How does supply chain management impact the financial position of an organization?