32. How does the Health Unit Coordinator role have an impact or play a role in this type of facility or department?

Opening your clinic in the morning requires assurance that all equipment and Point of Care Tester (POCT) materials are available and functioning properly. What quality assurance measures would you have in place for your office?

Managed care has had an impact on the healthcare industry since its inception. It introduced different managed care models as well as different payment systems. More directly, managed care has changed patient and provider behavior in terms of what they can and can’t do. Healthcare providers have been directly impacted in the way they are reimbursed and the factors that lead to maximum reimbursement. Conduct research on how the role of the physician has changed with the advent of managed care. Write a 4-5-page paper that addresses the following: Explain how managed care has changed the healthcare landscape. Discuss how managed care impacts provider reimbursement. Describe how the relationship between physician and patient has changed through managed care. Explain whether, in your opinion, the new focus on healthcare outcomes is better or worse. Discuss who benefits from the new reimbursement approach. Describe the relationship between first, second, and third-party in a managed care…

What is the primary purpose of patient education? A) To increase hospital revenue B) To promote patient independence and self-care C) To reduce the need for nursing staff D) To comply with legal requirements