What new kinds of information will medical providers have to provide?

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CMS is trying to shift away from a simple fee-for-service delivery system to one that not only better controls costs but also improves care quality. In particular, it is categorizing payments to providers as shown in this table (click it to download a PDF): ( If the picture does not open than please download the picture in the bottom where the attachment download)

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Look through the CMS Value-Based Programs (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Value-Based-Programs/Value-Based-Programs.html)

website to learn about this (it includes the image above, as well as descriptions).

Then, in a Word document, write 3 – 5 paragraphs to describe how categories 2, 3, and 4 will change the reimbursement process. You may want to do research on the categories to learn more about them. Think about these questions:

What new kinds of information will medical providers have to provide?

How might the payment model change the way that patient care is managed?

What problems might occur for providers trying to adapt to the new models?

Describe the circumstances that led to New Belgium Brewing Company’s focus on social responsibility

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  1. In a Word document
  2. Review the Debate Issue on page 192. Describe the pros and cons of each stance described. Your answers should total two to three paragraphs for each stance. Each paragraph should contain three to five complex sentences.
  1. Write your answers to the following questions about Case 5, “New Belgium Brewing: Ethical and Environmental Responsibility,” beginning on page 434. Your answers should total one to two paragraphs for each question. Each paragraph should contain three to five complex sentences.
  1. Describe the circumstances that led to New Belgium Brewing Company’s focus on social responsibility.
  2. Explain whether you believe New Belgium Brewing Company’s focus on social responsibility provides a key competitive advantage.
  3. Describe the environmental issues New Belgium Brewing Company manages. Why has the company taken such a strong stance regarding sustainability?
  4. Does New Belgium Brewing Company’s focus on sustainability come at the expense of other social responsibilities? Explain why or why not.
  5. What lessons can be learned from New Belgium Brewing Company?
  • My book is Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases; 10th ed, by O.C. Ferrell, J. Fraedrich, and L. Ferrell, 2015.

Discuss the pathophysiology of the disorder, including the effects on the endocrine feedback system, and the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

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Share a case study from your clinical practice or from the literature on an endocrine disorder. Discuss the pathophysiology of the disorder, including the effects on the endocrine feedback system, and the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Identify the pharmacologic agent(s) used to treat the disorder and how the pharmacologic agent(s) alters the pathophysiology.

Describe the characteristics and usesof smartphones, digital cameras, portable media players, and e-book readers.

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Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2013: A Fundamental Combined Approach, 1st Enhanced Edition Author: Misty E. Vermaat ISBN: 978-1305409033 Publisher: Cengage Learning (2016)

 

Topic: Describe the characteristics and usesof smartphones, digital cameras, portable media players, and e-book readers.

  • Write a 250-300 word paper using APA Format.
  • Use at least THREE references
  • References must not be less than FIVE years.