CSU MHA6501 Discussions Latest 2021 January (Full)

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit I Discussion

In this lesson, we are delving into the components of a healthcare system. Our U.S. healthcare system is one of the most complex and expensive in the world, and meaningful change is needed. Perhaps you will try to change our entire healthcare system, but most likely you will be involved in bringing about change in your part of our healthcare system and in making your part of the healthcare world a better place. In support of this, your textbook readings set the stage for why and how healthcare organizations need to change and the first steps in employing strategic intelligence to get a result.

 Describe what you like best about our U.S. healthcare system, what you like least, what three things you would change, and how you see yourself contributing toward these changes.

 

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit 2 Discussion

In this unit, we are delving into effective leadership strategies commonly used by healthcare managers in the health services setting, including adaptation, transformation, communication, and conflict resolution. Select one or more of the points below and provide a personal example (does not have to be related to health care) you have seen of a leader who was effective with:

adaptation,

transformation,

communication,

conflict resolution, or

any other leadership principle.

What was it the leader said or did to make him or her effective? How will you do the same as a leader?

 

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit 3 Discussion

In this unit, we delve into managing conflict in healthcare organizations, including the concepts of negotiation and third-party intervention. Select one or more of the points below and provide a personal example (does not have to be related to health care) you have seen (for better or worse) of:

· Conflict management,

· Negotiation, or

· Intervention from a third party.

After describing the incident, provide your thoughts on why the situation was successful or unsuccessful. How will you apply such principles as a healthcare manager?

 

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit 4 Discussion

Select one or more of the points below and provide a personal example (does not have to be related to health care) you have seen of a leader who was effective with:

· Motivation,

· Workflow design, or

· Information flow.

What was it the leader did to make him or her effective? How will you do the same as a healthcare leader?

 

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit 5 Discussion

After reading the Unit Lesson, discuss your thoughts and/or experiences related to any one of the topics below:

Preventable medical errors as the third leading cause of death in the United States

Payments shifting from Fee For Service (FFS) to value-based Pay-For Performance (PFP)

Accountable Care Organizations, or Bundled Payments, or Capitated Payments

Advanced tools to help managers organize and reorganize our health service organizations (Six Sigma, or Lean, or Failure Modes Effect Analysis)

Why are quality and value so important in health care?

 

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit 6 Discussion

What are your thoughts and/or experiences related to one or both of the topics below?

Why is so important in today’s healthcare environment to find allies and forge strategic alliances? How will these alliances affect your organization’s performance?

What are strategies you can use as a healthcare leader to create strong alliances?

What are your thoughts and/or experiences related to one or both of the topics below?

What are strategies you can use as a healthcare leader to create strong alliances?

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit 7 Discussion

Discuss your thoughts and/or experiences related to any of the topics below:

·         ways you can create a learning organization,

·         your thoughts on the role of education and continuous learning in health care, or

·         quality assurance versus continuous quality improvement.

 

MHA6501 Advanced Health Care Management

Unit 8 Discussion

How will you be able to apply what you learned in this course to your current or future work?