Author: chris

The CEO of North Eastern Hospital (NEH), Jim James, had been playing the waiting game, assuming that he had plenty of time to prepare for how his institution would be impacted by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). When the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of President Obama’s signature legislation in June 2012, Jim realized he and his staff needed to quickly rethink the hospital’s position and shift strategies. While they had initially seen the health care reform provisions of the ACA as burdensome, now he wanted the staff to think about the opportunities that it offered and how it could enhance NEH and help it to fulfill its mission in serving the community.The more Jim read and thought about the provisions of the new law, the more convinced he became of the benefits. Since a primary goal of the ACA was to bring the uninsured into coverage, large numbers of uninsured into the community would soon have access to care. And, with insurance companies being required to provide coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, those patients would also have access.There were many negative stereotypes associated with both groups. While some of these people were indeed very ill, it was also clear that the fact that people didn’t have insurance did not necessarily mean they were sick. In reality, many were healthy individuals who, for whatever reason, were uninsured. Some were seasonal workers in organizations that didn’t provide coverage to their employees, others opted not to buy coverage, and there were those who just could not afford it and would now be subsidized. Additionally, some with pre-existing conditions had in the past been denied insurance coverage on the basis of relatively minor problems, such as sinusitis, a prior knee injury, removal of a small benign tumor, and so on.This looked to Jim like a bonanza. Jim wanted to find ways to connect these groups to his hospital, as well as its associated outpatient clinics and excellent pool of physicians and other health care professionals. This led him to thinking about new programs, modifying existing programs, developing marketing strategies, finding ways to capitalize on the pent-up demand for services in the short run, and becoming the provider of choice in the long run.

Change is considered by many as the new normal. Effective change management must be part of an organization’s DNA. An emerging leadership style called the transformational style has been shown to be effective in this environment, especially in leading change. This form of leadership goes beyond traditional forms of leadership which relied mainly on centralized control. It emphasizes more open communication, collaboration, and participation by employees. Using the assigned readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the transformational style of leadership. Then, respond to the following:By , post your response to.Write your initial response in 300–500 words. (DOES NOT have to be double spaced). Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Consider your personal sleep patterns.  How much sleep did you get last night, last week.  Is this normal for you?  What is normal for you?  What are the consequences of sleep loss?  What are the consequences of regular sleep?  Which one of these apply to you?Provide a summary of your current sleep patterns.  Include in your answer:

citations and references are required. at least 3 sources.

Prepare a 12- to 15-slide presentation analyzing the formation of habits using behavioral and social-cognitive approaches. Your presentation should cover the following areas: detailed speaker notes on each slide, along with title and reference slides. 3 to 4 references. any citations in your presentation according to APA guidelines.

To use electronic data you have to have a plan for how you will pull the patient records you are interested in out of the large number of patient records in the data system. Then you have to subset your sample into your test and control groups.

Briefly describe how you would pull and subset retrospective electronic data to conduct a) a case control study, and b) a cohort study.

Prepare for the next module\’s assignment about Workforce 2020. Workforce 2020 refers to the type of workforce leaders are likely to encounter in 2020. The concept refers to the workforce that will emerge from trends such as increased globalization and diversity, more extensive use of technology, and the use of non-traditional staff such as more contractors and other “just-in-time” assets. For this assignment, you will need to consider trends in leadership and organizational structure, for example, the move toward a more participative leadership style and a more networked organizational structure. Identify an organization of your choice. This could be your current employer. It could even be a hypothetical organization or that of one of your peers. Be sure you have access to information about the organization and about the industry the organization is in. We would suggest choosing an organization and industry that are changing so that you can explore strategies for change management. Research on that organization, and then respond to the following:Write your initial response in to citation of sources. By , deliver your assignment. 

Leaders today must be able to create a compelling vision for the organization. They also must be able to create an aligned strategy and then execute it. Visions have two parts, the envisioned future and the core values that support that vision of the future. The ability to create a compelling vision is the primary distinction between leadership and management. Leaders need to create a vision that will frame the decisions and behavior of the organization and keep it focused on the future while also delivering on the short-term goals. To learn more about organizational vision statements, do an Internet search and review various vision statements. In this assignment, you will consider yourself as a leader of an organization and write a vision statement and supporting values statement. Select an organization of choice. This could be an organization that you are familiar with, or a fictitious organization. Then, respond to the following:Write your response in approximately 4 to citation of sources. ($ page count does not include cover page or reference page)  By , deliver your assignment  

There are some who argue that leaders face unprecedented demands as we enter the 21st century. The pace of organizations is faster than ever due to technology advances and impatience in stakeholder groups. There is increased diversity due to globalization. The workforce is more nomadic; few people today spend their entire careers in a single company. This puts a lot of pressure on leaders and may demand new or evolved competencies. Using the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, including general organizational sources like the or, research the demands facing 21st century leaders. Then, respond to the following:By ,   

  Disease in humans is something that is impacted by many factors that can influence a person\’s ability to recover from a disease or even to avoid certain pathological conditions altogether.  Based on both your life experience and on research about predisposing factors of disease, what makes some people healthy and others unhealthy? Are there socio-economic factors associated with risk factors? The post must be supported by facts and supported by research. It should not only include how you feel, but also acknowledge the sources you do end up using.APA format