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205 Health Care Systems and Transcultural Health Care
HLT 205
Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 1
Compare
and contrast the U.S. health care system to the health care system of another
country. What similarities or difference s exist? Cite references
to support your answer.
HLT 205
Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 2
The U.S.
health care system evolved between the times of preindustrial to postindustrial
America. How have the determinants of health care and associated strategies for
improvement changed during this evolution? Include the growth of health care
and expansion of legislation and associations in your response. Cite references
to support your response.
HLT 205
Week 1 Assignment U.S. Health Care Timeline
Details:
It is
essential to identify, examine, and understand the history and foundations of
health care in the U.S. as this will be the foundation for understanding health
care systems though this course and in practice. Students will need to
show a thorough understanding of the framework and dates of events while
clearly demonstrating the impact and importance that these events have had in
the medical field.
For this
assignment you will need to create a timeline that includes a minimum of 10
significant dates in the history of health care. Include the following in your
timeline:
Important
events or eras in health care and their impact.
Major
figures and their contributions to health care.
The
formation of the various health-related organizations.
In
addition to the timeline, include a 500-word summary,written in the third
person, of your predictions of how current health care reform policies will
impact the future of health care, written in third person.
Two
references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are required for this
assignment.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205
Week 2 Topic 2 Discussion 1
What is
defensive medicine and how does it impact health care cost, quality, and
access? How will we see the use of defensive medicine shift as we move forward
with the Affordable Care Act? Cite references to support your DQ post.
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Week 2 Topic 2 Discussion 2
Watch
“TEDTalks: Daniel Kraft – Medicine’s Future? There’s an App for That”:
http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://digital.films.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12129&xtid=48192
After
viewing the video, select four topics that were discussed and explain their
significance to the future of health care technology.
HLT 205 Week
2 Assignment Collaborative Learning Community: CLC Group Project Agreement
Details:
This is
a CLC assignment.
Complete
the CLC Group Project Agreement form. Only one CLC Group Project Agreement form
needs to be completed for your group. Your instructor will assign group members
in Topic 2. The CLC Group Project Agreement form will benefit your
group’s process by:
Creating
an opportunity to introduce yourself to ther group members.
Clarifying
strengths that would benefit the outcome of the project.
Defining
time commitments that can be made for the CLC.
Fostering
trust by following through on commitments made to the CLC in a timely manner.
Providing
a plan for resolving CLC issues before they occur.
HLT 205
Week 2 Assignment 2 Health Care Essay: Cost, Access, and Quality
Details:
An
understanding of health care cost, access to care, and quality of care is vital
for health care professionals, as is the ability to articulate these issues.
For this assignment, students will examine the effects of cost and the
issues associated with accessing quality care, both in a historical context as
well as the future impact on health care. For this assignment, address the
following in 750-1,000 word paper:
Identify
the factors contributing to the rising cost of health care. When did rising
health care costs become an issue? Why are health care costs continuing to
rise? What can be done to address this issue?
Identify
the impact that cost is having on access to care. How does access to health
care today compare to 10 years ago? Can providers refuse care to those with
certain payment methods such as Medicaid? Do you believe that we will have
universal access to health care in the future?
Discuss
the issue of providing quality care. How much of a factor is cost in determining
quality of care? What does the future of health care look like with regard to
quality?
Two
references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are required for this
assignment.
Remember
that this word count does not include your title page or reference page.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205
Week 3 Topic 3 Discussion 1
The
patient, the health care professional, and the health care system form a
relationship in which each is dependent upon the other. What is the
significance of trust in this relationship? Describe the ethical framework for
establishing “trustworthiness.” Cite references to support your response.
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Week 3 Topic 3 Discussion 2
View the
video clip, “Cultural Diversity in Health Care”:
http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://digital.films.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12129&xtid=43850&loid=125382
.
After
watching the video, explain how you would go about overcoming cultural
differences in order to gain the trust of patients from different populations.
HLT 205
Week 3 Assignment Gaining Trust With Cultural Disparities
Details:
For this
assignment, you will apply critical thinking to what you have learned up to
this point in this course regarding the successes and failures of the U.S.
health care system as it relates to issues of cost, access, and quality. You
are expected to address these topics from the perspective of a medical professional
that is both ethical and respectful.
Select a
vulnerable population as described in your textbook and complete a 1,000-1,250
word paper that addresses the following:
Describe
elements that contribute to this population’s distrust of the health care
system and/or medical treatments. Why is trust important? Can we effectively
treat a patient whose trust we do not have? Why?
Discuss
how the U.S. health care system has served this population both historically
and today.
Three
references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are required for this
assignment.
Remember
this word count does not include your title page or reference page.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205
Week 4 Topic 4 Discussion 1
Explain
how gatekeeping reduces health care costs in the U.S. Is gatekeeping the most
effective strategy for reducing health care costs, or are there more effective
strategies that are currently being used? Explain your reasoning with the
support of references.
HLT 205
Week 4 Topic 4 Discussion 2
Define
retrospective and prospective reimbursement methods. In what way did
retrospective reimbursement contain perverse financial incentives? Cite reference
to support your response.
HLT 205
Week 4 Assignment Managed Care
Details:
The most
powerful force shaping the U.S. health care delivery system is managed care. As
a health care professional, it is vital that you understand the managed care
system, as it impacts all stakeholders. The purpose of this assignment will be
for you to demonstrate your knowledge of managed care through a PowerPoint
presentation that explains the following:
An
explanation of what a managed care organization (MCO) is and how MCOs
evolved.
The
identification of the accrediting bodies for MCOs and an explanation of the
types of care they oversee.
A
description of managed care plans, such as HMOs and PPOs.
An
explanation of the impact of MCOs on cost, access, and quality.
An explanation
of what an accountable care organization is and its relationship to MCOs.
The
PowerPoint presentation will be comprised of 10-12 slides with detailed speaker
notes containing in-text citations.
Three
references (minimum) in addition to your text book are required for this
assignment.
While
GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be
presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205
Week 5 Topic 5 Discussion 1
Read
“Hospitals Facing Big Divide in Pro- and Anti-ACA States”:
http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2012391795&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Based on
the article, explain how the divide between pro- and anti-ACA states may impact
the U.S. health care system. As health care professionals, how do we respond as
more states become divided on the issue of Medicaid expansion?
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Week 5 Topic 5 Discussion 2
Explain
the role of the primary care and its importance to the larger health care
system. Cite references in your response.
HLT 205
Week 5 Assignment 1 Collaborative Learning Community: Technology Advancements
Presentation
Details:
This is
a CLC assignment.
Collaborative
Learning Community (CLC) groups were created by the instructor in Topic 2. The
instructor will observe the participation within the CLC discussion forums, so
all materials and communication should be exchanged in the CLC forum between
team members. Individuals not participating may lose points at the end of the
assignment.
The
purpose of this assignment is to focus on identifying a technology around treatment
advancements, administrative efficiencies, or patient service. Understanding
the use of technology and telehealth in health care is vital as this is
certainly the future of health care.
As a
team, you need to select a single technology as the topic for this assignment.
PowerPoint
Presentation
In your
CLC group, prepare a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation, with speaker notes,
that addresses the following:
What
areas of health care are impacted by the selected technology?
What are
the cost and benefits of the selected technology?
What is
the selected technology’s impact on cost, access, and quality?
Could
the selected technology lead to cultural disparities? Explain your reasoning.
What are
the financial implications of the selected technology?
Is the
selected technology leading to more efficient health care? Justify your
reasoning.
Include
an introduction that hightlights the major points of the presentation, a
conclusion, and a references slide. Cite a minimum of four credible references
in addition to the course textbook.
Deliver
the sequence of content in an organized manner.
While
GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be
presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205
Week 5 Assignment 2 Outpatient vs. Hospital Presentation
Details:
In this
this assignment you will be comparing outpatient services to those offered by
hospitals. As medical professionals we need to understand the roles of each and
how they differ.
Create a
PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:
Compare
the roles of outpatient services and hospitals related to their place within
the health care delivery system. How are they similar? How are they different?
How have
the roles of outpatient services and hospitals evolved from historical times to
the present?
Identify
three functions shared by both outpatient services and hospitals. How do
outpatient services and hospitals differ in their approach to these functions?
How are they similar?
Which
type of health provider (outpatient services or hospitals) has been most
effective in caring for underserved populations? Explain your reasoning.
Are the
financial challenges faced by hospitals different from those of outpatient
services? How are they similar?
Your
presentation must have 10-12 slides and cite a minimum of two references other
than your textbook.
While
GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be
presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205
Week 6 Topic 6 Discussion 1
Define
health care disparities. Where and how do they exist? Identify at least three
contributing factors. How could we change this? Make sure to use a
reference to support your response.
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Week 6 Topic 6 Discussion 2
Describe
the historical aspects and methods for identifying underserved populations.
Discuss how you would improve these methods, track a population’s progression,
and/or determine whether a population is no longer underserved.
HLT 205
Week 6 Assignment Benchmark Assignment: Disparity Analysis Chart
Details:
This is
a benchmark assignment.
As a
health care professional, it is important not only to be aware of underserved
populations but the similarities and differences among these populations. In
this assignment, you will create a chart in Microsoft Word that profiles two
minority populations, which can be selected from the options on the Office of
Minority Health (OMH) website:
The Office
of Minority Health
The
Office of Minority Health
The
Office of Minority Health
http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=26
Your
profile for each population needs to contain information for the following
categories:
Demographics:
How large is the group’s population size within the United States? What is the
age range that comprises the largest segment of the population?
Cultural
Norms: Lifestyle and diet habits that may have a significant impact on health.
Religious
and Spiritual Beliefs: Are there belief systems that may impact health-related
decisions?
Primary
Insurance Coverage: What portion of the population has coverage?
Education:
What is the average education level for this population?
Medical
Conditions: Are there medical conditions common to the population?
Outreach:
What efforts have been made to increase medical access to the population?
Based on
the chart’s information, write a 800-1,000 word paper that discusses the
following:
The
similarities and differences of these two groups with regard to accessing
health care.
As
health care professionals, could we address these factors so as to increase
trust in these populations?
What
role do you believe cultural proficiency among health care professionals may
have in mitigating the challenges in providing service to these groups?
While
GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be
presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205
Week 7 Topic 7 Discussion 1
Describe
how state Certificate of Need (CON) programs and Medicare Prospective Payment
Systems (PPS) help decrease health care spending. Cite references to support
your response.
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Week 7 Topic 7 Discussion 2
In the
U.S. health care system, what are the two basic challenges to access which will
not be resolved by a mere expansion of health insurance to the uninsured? Cite
references to support your response.
HLT 205
Week 7 Assignment Policy Interview Analysis
Details:
Important
Notice:
It is
important for students, as they progress through this program, to learn from
those currently working in health care. For this assignment, students will
interview a health care professional. It is important that you start a search
for potential candidates to interview at the beginning of the course as many
health care professionals have limited availability due to their schedules. It
is recommended that upon finding a candidate for the interview that you
schedule a meeting a few weeks in advance. You may complete the interview face
to face, over the phone, or through an e-mail correspondence if necessary.
The
Interview:
Identify
at least 10 questions around governmental policy that are critical to
understanding current and future issues in specific delivery settings. Refine
your questions so that they are relevant to the person or policy that the
interview is based on. Conduct the interview at the agreed upon time in a
professional manner.
Summary
Paper:
After
you have completed the interview, write a 750-1,000 word paper that summarizes
your findings. Cite at least two resources in addition to your textbook for
this class.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
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