Analysis of Social Problems Analysis of Social Problems 2-3 minutes We will learn about many social problems during this course. Some problems are very complex and are typically the result of both individual and social issues. As we study these social problems, one question should always come to mind: What can be done about these…

HLT 520 Week 7 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU What are the differences between a permanent vegetative state and a coma? How do these differences affect the ethical choices faced by the family and caregivers of the patient? What impacts should the patient’s own wishes have? How would the presence of a living will impact the decision?…

HLT 520 Week 6 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU What do you see as the pros and cons of a unionized environment in a health care facility? How can the right to collective bargaining by employees and the mandate to provide care to patients be reconciled?   MORE INFO    Unionized environment in a health care facility…

HLT 520 Week 6 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU Examine the concept of “employment at will” and the public policy exceptions to it. How does it fit with the issue of “wrongful discharge?”     MORE INFO  Employment at will and wrongful discharge Introduction If you’ve ever been fired from your job, then you know how bad…

HLT 520 Week 5 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU Do you think that hospitals who engage in group purchasing organizations are engaging in a form of price-fixing? If yes, then why? If no, then why not?   MORE INFO  Group purchasing organizations Introduction As a healthcare provider, you know that negotiating with suppliers can be difficult and…

HLT 520 Week 4 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU What kinds of fraudulent or abusive behavior relating to health care services can occur in hospital operations? How does the role of the compliance committee help to monitor and prevent these?   MORE INFO  Fraudulent behaviors in hospital operations Introduction Hospital operations are stressful enough, but when you…

HLT 520 Week 3 Discussion 2 What do you see as the pros and cons of obtaining fair market value analyses on the compensation paid to physicians, especially when the market rates are benchmarked against national standards? How could this information be used in negotiating rates with physicians?   MORE INFO  The pros and cons…

HLT 520 Week 2 Discussion 2 Since the hospital/patient relationship is considered a contract of sorts, how is it affected if the patient decides to disconnect himself from telemetry and leave the hospital for 4 hours to go score some cocaine on the street? What would you do as a hospital administrator in this situation?…

HLT 520 Week 4 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU Discuss your opinion of the Stark laws, what they are designed to do, the impact of the exceptions, and whether you think they are successful in preventing unethical behavior.   MORE INFO  The Stark laws Introduction The Stark laws are a set of federal laws that regulate the…

HLT 520 Week 2 Discussion 1 Discuss the four components of a valid contract and apply them to a contract with a vendor to purchase a new CT scanner. What would you include in the contract? How would you be sure it would be valid?   MORE INFO  The four components of a valid contract…