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Qualitative Research and the World Health Organization, 2007.
This paper looks at the qualitative research methods used by the World Heath Organization.
823 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses how the World Health Organization makes use of qualitative as well as quantitative research to address problems such as malaria containment and the health and psychological consequences of the tsunami in East Asia. The paper points out the different approaches to conducting qualitative research that were employed in the malaria and tsunami studies.
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"Interviewers are trained "to assess the specific control interventions planned" for different countries in the area of malaria containment ("Training workshop on Methods for Evaluation of Pilot Intervention Studies of the Malaria Control for Ethnic Minorities in the Greater Mekong Subregion Project," 2006, WHO). Persons in the field are also trained so WHO can deploy both "qualitative and quantitative methods" and a drive to recruit local interviewers is crucial because currently access to such anecdotal data is limited, "especially in qualitative methods"."
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World Health Organization, 2007.
This paper discusses the World Health Organization under new direction, but not a new paradigm.
867 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) has an explicitly delineated aim of promoting world health and overall social good. But, the writer points out, as the state of world health is in constant change, the organization has changed as well. The writer discusses that under its new director, the W.H.O. organization has attempted to reformulate and regroup to better meet contemporary international health demands. The writer then examines when analyzing changes to the bureaucratic structure, as seen through G. Burrell and G. Morgan's four paradigms for the analysis of social theory, what perspective the new leader really subscribes to and whether his viewpoint is really so new, after all.
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"The Radical Humanist Paradigm or subjective-radical change rubric is equally subjective, but has a more assertively political rather than psychological focus. Social theorists from this paradigm are mainly concerned with analyzing perceived social constraints and to liberate human beings so they can realize their full potential. Dominant ideologies and organizations are not rational, nor inevitable; rather they only separate people from their individual identity. The contrasting Radical Structuralist Paradigm or objective-radical change paradigm supports organizational expansion and sees people as groups rather than as individuals. It believes that inherent structural conflicts within society perpetuates inequities and generate constant political and economic crises that are not inevitable or rational. Change is rational, not upholding the status quo."
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The World Health Organization's Policy to Eradicate Polio, 2001.
An analysis of the positive aspects of eliminating this disease and weighing them against the costs or negative effects, in order to equitably determine whether or not this is a worthwhile cause.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 13 sources, $ 47.95
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"In May of 1988, at it?s annual meeting, the World Health Organization (WHO), resolved to eradicate polio from the world by the year 2000. This deadline has come and gone and there are still verified cases being reported in various parts of the world. However, since the inception of the eradication program, the number of confirmed, global poliomyelitis cases has fallen by over 95% (Aylward, 2000). The most effective way of determining if the eradication campaign is misguided is to do a cost-benefit analysis. By analyzing the positive aspects of eliminating this disease and weighing them against the costs or negative effects, one can equitably determine whether or not this is a worthwhile cause. When the humanitarian, economic and consequent benefits of this initiative are measured against the costs, a strong argument is made for eradication as a valuable disease control strategy."
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Health Care Organizations, 2005.
A discussion on the strategic management process in health care organizations.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the strategic management process in health care organizations in the present age. The paper reveals the various external factors which impact upon the organizational decisions of an organization and then notes the internal dynamics which also influence such decision making. It also stresses the need for excellent communication amongst all levels of the organizational hierarchy. The author acknowledges how external stimuli are forever causing adaptations or reassessments by the organization of what it is doing, why it is doing what it is doing, and how what it is doing might be improved upon.
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"There can be little doubt that the strategic management process of a sophisticated health care organization is daunting in its complexity and astonishing in its breadth. The following paper will briefly review the environmental factors which shape strategic thinking in such organizations and it will also examine the internal factors which must come into play in any such organization if it is to achieve success in a competitive, demanding sector. With the aforementioned in mind, it is to a discussion of the strategic management process in health care organizations that this paper now turns. Drawing upon exhibit 1.4 in our course textbook, a few things become immediately apparent. The first of these is that the external environment shapes internal decision-making; no organizational move is made en vacuo. For instance, the general environment - consisting of government, business organizations, educational institutions ..."
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Health Maintenance Organizations, 2007.
An analysis of the creation and development of health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
1,511 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the history of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and health care delivery. It discusses the creation of HMOs and the situation before their existence. The paper then discusses their management and describes the use of technology with regard to service delivery. Finally, the paper describes some of the problems associated with HMOs.
Table of Contents:
Current Delivery and Accessibility Issues
Management
Technology
Conclusion
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"Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) have been evolving for Americans since the beginning of industrialization. The concept of the HMO was to ensure that workers had access to health care that was affordable and consistent. However, as time has progressed it has become apparent that HMOs are not necessarily the best alternative for health care because of rising costs, the lack of employers to pay portions of the HMO fees and the belief by physicians that HMOs do not allow them to practice medicine by their own ethical values. The creation of HMOs, however, has led many within the country to begin to realize that health care should be available to all people, regardless of their employment affiliations. While this was the original intention of the HMO in the nation, over time the complete existence of these organizations has begun to focus solely on monetary gain. Perhaps if the health care community and the government can refocus their concentration on the HMO as a type of provider for all Americans, the future of the HMO will progress successfully in the United States."
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Ethics and Health Organizations, 1999.
Examines ethical standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 19 sources, $ 111.95
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Examines ethical standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, with a focus on patient welfare and rights, a critique of utilitarianism, bioethics and nursing practice.
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?GOOD PRACTICE IS GOOD ETHICS IS GOOD MANAGEMENT POLICY?: APPLICATION OF THE JCAHO ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) establishes standards for health organizations that cover a wide spectrum of operations and responsibilities. One area for which standards are established by the JCAHO is ethics. Ethical standards for health organizations apply to clinical practice, research, and all other aspects of the management of health organizations (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, 1996c).
To be accredited by the JCAHO, a health organization must be rated satisfactory on an assessment of the organization conducted by the JCAHO. This assessment covers all JCAHO ..."
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Health Maintenance Organizations Act Amendments of 1988, 1996.
Need for, legislative history, provisions, federal qualifications, costs & benefits, politics, impact on health industry.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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In 1988, the employers' war against escalating health care costs shifted to a new front as demands rose for a variety of measures to control the premiums paid to health maintenance organizations. Foremost in this war were the 1988 amendments to the HMO Act, approved by Congress and signed into law on October 24, 1988. This research examines the causes of these amendments, their legislative history and their impact on the health care industry.
In order to protect and nurture what was then a new approach in health care, Congress passed the HMO Act of 1973. The HMO Act of 1973 offered financial support for the development of health maintenance organizations and required employers who offered traditional health care plans to also offer an HMO alternative if a "federally qualified" health..."
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Health Maintenance Organizations in the U.S., 2005.
Examines the viability of having HMOs as part of the American healthcare system.
4,570 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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The term "HMO" was developed in the early 1970s as part of a Nixon Administration strategy to promote the growth of prepaid plans as a way of improving the capacity and efficiency of the nation's health system. The 1980s were a time of great development. In response to the access of high quality health care at affordable rates, HMO numbers increased, as did the number or members enrolled. The paper shows that today, however, consumers are starting to question the quality of health care that they are receiving. Therefore, HMOs are beginning to lose their popularity and fight an ongoing battle in the high cost of health care.
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"There is also something of a conflict of interest in the way NCQA is financed. About half of its budget comes from accreditation fees, which may create an incentive against setting standards too high. Critics of NCQA and HEDIS say someone who is outside of the industry should perform accreditation and quality review. Bruce Vladeck, former head of the Health Care Financing Administration, suggested that for HEDIS to be a true measure of acceptable HMO practices some indicators should be on a "pass-fail" basis -- certain practices should be flatly off limits. However, according to NCQA president Margaret O'Kane, only one practice is flatly banned: giving utilization reviewers explicit financial rewards for minimizing treatments or admissions."
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Health Maintenance Organizations, 1992.
Examines purposes, fees, benefits, types and examples (Humana, Pacificare).
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, $ 63.95
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"Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) offer managed health care to their members. Members pay a fee to belong to the HMO, and are entitled to a wide range of benefits. Most often, the fee is either paid for or subsidized by the patient's employer, and most employees also opt to include their dependents on the plan. This research examines the HMO industry in the 1990s, and takes an in-depth look at one HMO in particular, PacifiCare.
Managed care, the umbrella term used to describe HMOs, refers to an organized group of medical professionals and facilities which works to control healthcare costs while maintaining appropriate levels of care. Many HMOs are publicly held corporations, in contrast to not.for.profit and private hospitals which may have smaller constituencies to answer to.. HMOs are generally responsible for delivering healthcare to an ..."
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The World Trade Organization: Its Structure and Organization, 2001.
A personal paper arguing for the need of the World Trade Organization.
1,546 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper looks at the World Trade Organization, or WTO and debates whether or not the WTO has a positive effect on the world. The author takes the position that one needs a place to take disputes and set regulations for the international economy.
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"The World Trade Organization, which was created in 1995, was the biggest reform of international trade since 1948. During the previous years, international commerce had been organized under GATT, which established a multilateral trading system. However, by the 1980s major restructuring was needed. The Uruguay Round brought about that overhaul. It was the largest trade negotiation ever."
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Mental Health and Physical Health, 2005.
Discusses the reasoning behind two beliefs - whether or not mental health should be treated on par with physical health.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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There are two arguments regarding the treatment of mental health. Some believe that it should receive the same amount of health care coverage as physical illness, while others argue that the costs of treating mental illness could lead to severe problems. To better understand these arguments, this paper examines two articles, "Mental Health Should be Treated on Par with Physical Health," by Lewis L. Judd, and "Mental Health Should Not be treated on Par with Physical Health," by Richard E. Vatz, as well as two of their reference sources.
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"Martin Bobgan and Deidre Bobgan, the writers of an article titled, "Mental Illness is not a Disease" would probably agree that spending money on mental illness, and treating it equally to physical illness would be a lost cause. Although their opinion is much more drastic than that of Richard Vatz, all three writers would probably seem to agree that covering mental illness in insurance coverage would not be helpful to society. In the article, Mental Illness is not a Disease," Martin and Deidre Bobgan profess that people "continue to promote the false concept of mental illness, to align it with medicine, and consign it to science." It is apparent that these writers believe that the mental state and one's physical well-being fall into completely different categories."
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Health Education and Health Promotion, 2002.
An overview of health education and promotion programs in the States today.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper examines programs for health education and health promotion in the United States today. It identifies the importance of health promotion and theoretical models of health promotion. It also focuses on appeals to diverse groups within American society.15 pgs, bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Sutter Health, 2006.
This paper examines the health care organization, Sutter Health.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This five page paper looks closely at the organization of Sutter Health, a health care organization which has recently been given a lot of media attention. As the organization is attempting to change its image, both literally (via construction) and figuratively (via adaptations of ethics) Sutter Health has been newsworthy. The paper looks at their inconsistent image and communications in regards to their future hopes.
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"Sutter Health is currently one of the largest hospital systems in Northern California, with a chain of twenty-seven hospitals currently in the organization. Currently, Sutter Health has been in the news for its capital improvements, both for building safety standards and efficiency goals as well as for concerns regarding its financing. As thus, the organization of Sutter Health is newsworthy for its expected dramatic changes over the next few years and for public concern over their current pricing and income. From a reading of recent articles regarding Sutter Health, it becomes clear that the organization is attempting to put a new spin upon their values and ethics. Portraying their new CEO, Pat Fry, as an instigator of positive change, they appear to be trying to make their image more positive to the community of Northern California."
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Health Care Information Systems and Communication, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of wireless communication in the infrastructure of health care organizations.
3,923 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses the importance of communication in the health care system. It particularly focuses on the role of information systems in communication within health care. The paper looks at three communication strategies that will help change a health organization's information system. The paper then focuses on the need for a deep penetration of wireless communication to be embedded into the infrastructure of health care organizations.
Table of Contents:
Current ICT status
Scope of Proposed Strategy
Objectives of Proposed Strategy
Technologies, Platforms and Systems
Process and Organizational Implications of Proposed Strategy
Implementation Plan
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"Currently there is a definite lack of standards in the mobile and wireless technology industries. Wireless technology almost becomes obsolete as soon as it is implemented. This is the biggest barrier that health care organizations have when it comes to integrating wireless technology with existing work systems. There is no question that wireless technology is here and in our lives for good. What the question is, is just how long it will be before the needs of a wireless world are seen in a big picture. The need for health care organizations to exploit wireless technology while maintaining patient security is the most important view of the future of medicine (Merrill, 1991)."
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Health Care for the Homeless, 2006.
This paper offers an analysis of Health Care for the Homeless, the health care organization of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
2,456 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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The paper discusses how one of the most significant problems facing underserved populations is the inability to obtain health care services and illustrates how homeless people typically experience higher rates of physical illnesses than the general public. The paper then looks at Health Care for the Homeless, a national community health care organization that actively seeks to address the needs of the homeless and indigent. The paper offers a background and history of the organization and analyzes its mission, marketing, management and money. The author concludes by offering constructive criticism and recommendations for the future.
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Introduction
Review and Analysis
Constructive Criticism and/or Recommendations for Future
Strategies and Directions.
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"Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) is a national organization with a number of branches across the country, including Denver, Albuquerque, St. Louis, Chicago, Phoenix, Boston, Venice (CA), Seattle, New York City, Baltimore, San Diego, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City, Nashville, Washington, D.C., and Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Projects, 2005), where the author is a case manager. Today, Milwaukee is the center of a five-county metropolitan area with a population of approximately 628,088; however, the Milwaukee-Waukesha Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA) has more than 1,432,149 by 2000 estimates (Milwaukee, 2005). On average, each of the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) member projects across the country provides health care to 7,000 homeless individuals each year; collectively, these projects are the "doctor's offices" for 175,000 homeless people annually. On average, a homeless person's visit to an HCH clinic costs the project $99 (these visit do not costs the homeless person anything) (Projects, 2005). The services available at the Milwaukee branch of HCH include emergency and transitional housing, as well as a wide range of intensive support services to promote self-sufficiency; in addition, substance abuse, job preparation and employment assistance is also available."
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