According to the article, “Transforming Culture in Healthcare,” culture change requires that HCOs engage with its physicians to transform organizational culture to transition to a focus on achieving higher value for its patients. Which of the following factors sometimes prevents organizations from accomplishing this cultural transformation?

The external audit report suggests that the auditing firm sells software that is “bullet-proof” on upcoding but maximizes income. The finance committee receives and discusses the report. The most recently appointed member says, “I move we ask the CFO to install the software.” As CEO, you say:

Reviewing the scorecards of the clinical support services (CSS) you manage, you know they have several opportunities to increase appropriate demand. Which of the following would you not recommend as a way to increase volume and cut unit cost?

You’re an intern at a high-performing HCO with a community health mission. Your preceptor says, “We’re about to start our annual review process. We need to put together the book for the board retreat. Here’s last year’s. Look it over. It was organized into ‘Customers/Market,’ ‘Med Staff and Associates,’ ‘Insurance Trends,’ and ‘Financials.’ I wonder if we can organize it better?” It’s clear this isn’t an amateur effort, so you’ll start with something like, “Last year’s arrangement was certainly strong. Do you think we should add a section about…”

Following up on the previous question where an HCO can pursue multiple arrangements for the provision of clinical support services to the organization. Of the following alternatives for CSS, which one provides the HCO with the least control over CSS operations?

A colleague at the HCO where you are a manager says, “Rounding takes a lot of time. I wonder why the senior leadership team wants us to spend five hours a week at it.” You think before you answer, and conclude that your strongest response is:

What is the “most important” thing you have learned in class thus far this semester? Be specific. 

Which of the following is used to describe someone’s hearing loss?

Consider the following case study:Harry was born to parents with typical hearing and has an older brother with bilateral, profound hearing loss. After failing his newborn hearing screening in both ears, Harry was referred for a full audiologic exam. An auditory brainstem response test conducted when he was 5 days old diagnosed him with bilateral, moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss. He was fitted with hearing aids at 2 months of age and has been receiving early intervention services for 3 months. Harry’s parents are eager to work with their early interventionist to ensure that Harry has access to language and to help him wear his hearing aids during all waking hours.Using the CARE intervention model, which components would you include in Harry’s AR plan? List each component by name and explain its importance (8 points).Instructions:Use the table provided as a guide for your response (you may copy and paste the table into your answer). Component Brief Description of the Importance of the Component (relative to Harry)1.                                                                                                                      2.  3.  4.     

In the United States, the degree of loss corresponding to a 95dB loss is considered: