Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you explain the role of governmental regulatory agencies and its effect on the health care industry. Provide at least two examples of laws and regulations currently faced by the health care industry. Examples of such laws may include access to care, discrimination, health care privacy and security, […]

For which of the following scenarios would it be appropriate to query the physician for more information before coding and/or sequencing? A.A patient was admitted with severe abdominal pain. At discharge, the physician documents the following diagnosis: abdominal pain due to either hiatal hernia or diverticula. B.A patient was admitted with congestive heart failure (treated […]

Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:  Reflect on the continuing progression of the EHR and how it impacts HIM professions. Course outcome(s) assessed/addressed in this Assignment: HI300-6: Describe the use of electronic health records in patient care. Instructions: This week you research the history and continuing evolution of electronic health records (EHRs). One way […]

Locate an article on any one of the following: Occupational Health Nurse or Physician, Safety engineer, Industrial Hygienist or Ergonomist. Summarize the article Discuss the role of that individual and how he/she interacts with employees in the work setting. Explain how you see the case manager interacting with that professional? The source of the article […]

Instructions: Access the U.S. Census Quick Facts link http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/ Click on the U.S. map for Florence, SC. Answer the following questions: 1. Name of your county and state 2. Population of your county with racial and gender breakdowns 3. Number of senior citizens 4. Number of disabled individuals 5. Number of children Choose one of […]

From the scenario, relate the basic steps in the development of U.S. health law, leading up to the present, to you or an employer’s need for health insurance coverage in light of the provisions that the Affordable Health Care Act sets forth. Rationalize the fundamental way in which these laws play a pivotal part in […]

1) How can healthcare professionals help individuals with chronic illnesses make decisions regarding alternative and complementary treatments? What legal issues would the healthcare professional need to consider? 2) Compare and contrast the concepts of power and powerlessness and discuss the factors that promote powerlessness in clients with chronic illness. 3) Discuss the legal issues healthcare […]

Deciding to place a loved one into a long-term care facility can be extremely difficult. Even more difficult is the thought of your loved one’s rights being violated while in long-term care. Patient healthcare rights are not as clearly defined as one would expect, and there are long-term care and other healthcare facilities that create […]

Blumberg’s Nursing Home (BNH) is a 100-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified facility in suburban Philadelphia, PA. The administrator recently terminated the facility’s Director of Nursing (DON), receptionist, and dietary aid for inappropriate conduct. They had all been involved in purchasing and using illegal substances on facility grounds. Facility staff, as well as many of the […]

Details: Prepare a critical analysis of a qualitative study focusing on the problem statement, study purpose, research question, literature review, and theoretical framework. This can be one of the selected articles from your previous literature review or a new peer-reviewed article. The completed analysis should be 1,000-1,250 words and should connect to your identified practice […]