Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

A 5 page paper. The entitled topic is one that has been debated for decades. There are many concerns about such a policy but the literature suggests that allowing this helps the patient, family, and staff. The paper makes a recommendation and offers a change program for changing the policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 3 page paper. Should a company expand their pharmaceutical business to China or Brazil? Issues and topics important for success are discussed such as the pharma market in each of these countries. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists & sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on different types of healthcare budgets and their purposes, as well as a discussion about centralized versus decentralized healthcare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on healthcare quality improvement, as well as data-gathering methods when it comes to processes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that focuses on nurses providing primary care to patients. Each state regulates which knowledge and skills nurses can deliver. The essay focuses on studies about this topic. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page paper that emphasizes patient-family cantered care. One of the models that has empirical evidence to justify its use is the Patient-Centered Care model. This paper is a comprehensive review of this model, with discussion of the PFCC survey, strengths and weaknesses of a hospital, plan for fixing it, and more. Bibliography ...

This 8-page paper discusses break-even analysis and how it works in a healthcare setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page overview discusses metrics and statistics used to ascertain quality measures by Brooke Army Medical Center. Also listed are potential obstacles with quality implementation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8-page paper examines implementation of a value-based purchasing plan for Porneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4-page paper offers a balance sheet for the fictitious Ray Hospital, and discusses the organization's financial position. Also included is a discussion about the cash vs. accrual basis of accounting. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11-page paper (includes a powerpoint presentation) focuses on how a fictitious hospital can implement an electronic health records system, and steps needed to a successful implementation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the methods for evaluating the adequacy of physicians providing medical care in the US, UK and Canada. This paper outlines the background of creating evaluating systems and the obligations doctors have to their patients. This information is presented in a comparative format that can be used ...

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses the role of ambulatory care today, what it is and the increasing diversity offered in this model and the use of emergency departments for unnecessary or routine care issues. The second part references the HealthWorks program from Genesee Health Systems. The paper discusses what the program is, they ...

A 5 page paper. This essay discuses two major topics: what hinders a preventive focus on health care in this country and what factors are needed for Americans to have freedom of choice in health care. The ACA took away a lot of freedom in terms of health care, some of which are explained. Bibliography ...

A 4 page paper that begins with an old debate but phrases it in this way: how do heredity and experience contribute to brain organization. Examples are included. The first subject has to do with teratogens, which can cause birth defects. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the Joint Commission, its mission and how it might use a survey/data collection tool to help improve its information systems. Focus is on exploratory qualitative study. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper analyzes a risk management job description from Memorial Hermann healthcare system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses some of the risks faced by today's healthcare organizations. Topics include joint ventures, physician contracting, the Two-Midnight rule and litigation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the use of statistical tools to determine the viability of a health care center in Boca Rotan, FL. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10-page paper (includes powerpoint presentation) introduces the contingency theory of leadership, and how it can be applied to the operations of healthcare organizations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the use of data and analytics when it comes to improving healthcare quality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper provides information about risk events at the fictitious Vila Health. The paper concerns data analysis and recommendations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper examines the need for teamwork among healthcare analytics, and discusses challenges faced when it comes to merging healthcare and technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on how healthcare is starting to rely on Big Data, and use it for benchmarking purposes. Best practices and case studies are analyzed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on particular types of data that might be gathered by healthcare organizations. Also discussed is how that data might be used. Bibliography lists 2 sources.