Economics in Healthcare Essay Paper
Part I
Consider the four health plans below with an eye to choosing one to offer to the company’s employees. Assume that the health plans and their annual per employee premiums are as follows:
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Health Plan Premium, Individual Premium, Family
Aetna Health $4,555                           $11,428
MetroPlus $4,267                           $10,540
Empire        $4,217                           $10,767
Oxford        $6,029                           $13,417
The employer will pay 80% of the premium for individual coverage, and the employee will pay the remaining 20% as well as the entire additional premium for family coverage. (The premiums listed above, while realistic in magnitude, are hypothetical and computed solely for the purpose of this project.) All of the plans are managed care plans. Assume that the benefit package is the same across all plans, so there is no difference between them in what services are covered.
In addition to the above data, click here(https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/reports/quality_performance_improvement.htm#link3) to access the latest report for ‘Health Plan Comparison in New York State’. Review the online report and incorporate relevant information into your evaluation.
You can view the various categories of measures on which health plans are rated (e.g., Access to Care, Adult Living with Illness, etc.). Click each link for a summary chart that presents the performance (usually as a percentage score) of each plan in the group on the relevant measures and how each plan compares to regional and statewide scores.
Provide an analysis that outlines the plan you selected and why. Generally, you would select the plan with the highest score, but if you chose a plan with a lower score, explain why. Include the following elements in your analysis:
· Explain which factors (e.g., price and/or performance measures) were most important to your choice of plan and how you derived the weights for each factor you used.
· Indicate, on a scale of 1 to 10, how comfortable or confident you are that you made the right choice, with 10 being most confident.
Part II
You need to use the multi-attribute utility (MAU) technique to respond to the following questions. Although the technique can be performed with pencil and paper, it is recommended you use a Microsoft Excel to do the various calculations involved.
Click the following links to access the information on using the MAU technique:
· MAU Model
· MAU Example
· Compare your level of confidence at the time you completed Part I to your confidence level for Part II, when you used this decision aid.
· Was it helpful? What were its advantages and disadvantages?
Did it make the decision harder to make or easier to justify?
Resource:
SU_HCM3002_W4_A2_MAU_model1
SU_HCM3002_W4_MAUexample
Hahn, W.J., Seaman, S.L., & Bikel, R. (2012). Making decisions with multiple attributes. Retrieved from http://gbr.pepperdine.edu/2012/08/making-decisions-with-multiple-attributes-a-case-in-sustainability-planning/.
Economics in Healthcare Essay Paper

 Each person is to prepare a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 5 slides not including the cover slide and the reference slide. Every slide needs to include 100 words in the Notes section.
Please, ensure that your name is on the cover slide. You must use at least one reference, in addition to your book. You need to use in-text citations. Your in-text citation and your reference (on your reference slide) must be in APA format.
Topic for PowerPoint Presentation
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A Case Analysis of Uber
Uber is a ride-sharing service started in 2009. If you are not familiar with Uber, you can learn more about the services it provides at Uber.com.
Construct an eight-page analysis of Uber using the following criteria.
· Analyze the market before Uber’s entry. Describe the inefficiency Uber exploited.
· Explain Uber’s surge pricing in the context of shifts in supply and demand.
· Evaluate Uber’s surge pricing in the context of price discrimination.
· Apply the concepts of economies of scale and economies of scope to Uber’s business model.
· Apply the concepts of game theory to Uber’s market.
· Assess Uber’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues.
· Explain the incentive pay model Uber uses and how it affects the principal-agent problem.
· Discuss any asymmetric information issues with Uber’s business model.
Your essay must be at least eight pages in length (not counting the title and references pages) and include at least five peer-reviewed resources. Adhere to APA Style when writing your analysis, including citations and references for sources used. Be sure to include an introduction. Please note that no abstract is needed
 
Text book for assignment is Froeb, L. M., McCann, B. T., Shor, M., & Ward, M. R. (2018). Managerial economics (5th ed.). Cengage Learning. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781337468015

A Case Analysis of Uber
 
Uber is a ride

sharing service started in
2009. If you are not familiar with Uber, you can learn more
about the services it provides at Uber.com.
 
Construct an eight

page analysis of Uber using the following criteria.
 
·
 
Analyze the mar
ket before Uber’s entry. Describe the inefficiency Uber exploited.
 
·
 
Explain Uber’s surge pricing in the context of shifts in supply and demand.
 
·
 
Evaluate Uber’s surge pricing in the context of price discrimination.
 
·
 
Apply the concepts of economies of scale an
d economies of scope to Uber’s business model.
 
·
 
Apply the concepts
of game theory to Uber’s market.
 
·
 
Assess Uber’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues.
 
·
 
Explain the incentive pay model Uber uses and how it affects the princ
ipal

agent problem.
 
·
 
Discuss any asymmetric information issues with
 
Uber’s business model.
 
Your essay must be
 
at least
 
eight pages in length (not counting the title and references pages) and
include at least five peer

reviewed resources. Adhere to APA Style
 
when writing your analysis, including
citations and references fo
r sources used. Be sure to include an introduction. Please note that no
abstract is needed
 
 
Text book
for assignment is
Froeb, L. M., McCann, B. T., Shor, M., & Ward, M. R. (2018).
 
Managerial
economics
 
(5th ed.). Cengage Lear
ning. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781337468015
 
A Case Analysis of Uber
Uber is a ride-sharing service started in 2009. If you are not familiar with Uber, you can learn more
about the services it provides at Uber.com.
Construct an eight-page analysis of Uber using the following criteria.
 Analyze the market before Uber’s entry. Describe the inefficiency Uber exploited.
 Explain Uber’s surge pricing in the context of shifts in supply and demand.
 Evaluate Uber’s surge pricing in the context of price discrimination.
 Apply the concepts of economies of scale and economies of scope to Uber’s business model.
 Apply the concepts of game theory to Uber’s market.
 Assess Uber’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues.
 Explain the incentive pay model Uber uses and how it affects the principal-agent problem.
 Discuss any asymmetric information issues with Uber’s business model.
Your essay must be at least eight pages in length (not counting the title and references pages) and
include at least five peer-reviewed resources. Adhere to APA Style when writing your analysis, including
citations and references for sources used. Be sure to include an introduction. Please note that no
abstract is needed
 
Text book for assignment is Froeb, L. M., McCann, B. T., Shor, M., & Ward, M. R. (2018). Managerial
economics (5th ed.). Cengage Learning. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781337468015
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ASSESSMENT BRIEF – Assessment 2
Subject Code and Title PROJ6004: Contracts and Procurement
Assessment Assessment 2: Contracts and Procurement Review of the case study and associated Learning Resources, including detailed analysis of findings.
Individual/Group Individual Report
Length 2400 words
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically evaluate the risks associated
with contract and procurement
management approaches and make
recommendations to global project
sponsors with regard to ‘best practice’ in
this area.
2. Apply judgement and initiative in the
development of ‘best practice’ contract and
procurement process for global project
management, identifying the external factors
that need to be considered and mitigated for
in every instance.
3. Analyse the responsibilities of the
procurement manager and project manager
necessary to ensure stakeholder satisfaction
and successful project outcomes. Submission By 11:55pm end of Module 4
Weighting 40% There are 3 parts to Assessment 2
Total Marks 40 marks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Context: General
Procurement and contracts are integral to successful project management. Planning for
purchases and acquisitions, requests for proposal, vendor selection, contract
administration, and contract closure are integral parts of the process. Learning from case
studies and benchmarking against better practices, standards and excellence is vital to
understand complexity of issues and successful strategies for procurement and contract
management. It will also ensure improved responsiveness to key issues, promote supplier-
client relationships through proactive management of risks and ultimately deliver higher
level of focus on performance-based outcomes.
Specific (Assessment 2 Context)
Assessment 2 is about uncovering complexities in the procurement context generally,
identifying key issues, looking at leadership, governance and key themes that will allow
improved focus, and learning.
Assessment 2 is based on understanding the case study and other module Learning
Resources.
 Students are encouraged to look at the Essential and Highly Recommended Learning
Resources and other public documents associated with the case study.
 However, a careful thorough review of the report is required to understand the
contracts and procurement issues that have arisen during the project execution,
ongoing risks mitigations and lessons learnt that can be applied to other large
infrastructure projects.
 Assessment 2 aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the challenges faced in large
complex projects – particularly with procurement methods that involve private-sector
finance to deliver complex projects – which is a significant method of procurement
because it can mobilise global financial and procurement capability to innovatively build
public infrastructure and facilities to meet the needs of the growing population.
 Students are also encouraged to understand and explore the related organisational
issues, stakeholders and the funding and finance aspects associated with the project.
 
 
 
 
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Instructions:
Assessment 2 Individual Report (overall 2,400 Words) is designed around analyzing the
procurement in the case study project. This assessment comprises of three parts:
 Part A: Introduce and summarise the procurement context and scope (life cycle journey
of the case study project). Identify the project procurement components and tender
evaluation that may have been used in the case study (according to your knowledge
from the theory you have studied).
 Part B: Describe the complexities (and key issues/risks), discuss the project environment
and organisation aspects, leadership and governance and how these have influenced
outcomes.
 Part C: Identify or suggest key mitigations and possible learnings. Explain how those
learnings may require changes to roles and responsibilities of key project resources,
changes to procurement briefs or specifications, scope and the procurement process
itself. Identify dependencies and common themes.
 
Learning Activities and Output:
The learning process will involve the deconstruction of the case study material to answer
questions, examine lessons learnt and highlight issues for further discussion. You will be
encouraged to reflect on your case study findings in order to identify contracts and
procurement management best practices which can be applied in the future to significant
projects that you may lead as project manager or oversee in a senior role.
 
 
 
 
 
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Learning Resources:
 Resource on APA style:
The URL/page for the TUA referencing guides is
http://onlinelibrary.tua.edu.au/skills/referencing
 Resource on report writing:
Victoria University of Wellington (2013). How to write a business report. School of
Marketing and Internal Business and Student Learning Support Service, Wellington,
New Zealand.
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/vbs/teaching/publications/VBS-report-writing-guide-
2013-July.pdf
 
 Resource on writing case study reports
Monash University (2015). Case study report (sample). Learning Support, Language
and Learning Online, Melbourne, Australia.
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/general/report/1.xml
 
 Refer to the subject planner and Modules readings for other learning
resources specific to Assessment 2.
 
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment 2 (Parts A, B, C) Individual Report (40%)
 
 Content, audience and purpose (30%)
 Knowledge and understanding (30%)
 Correct citation of key resources and evidence (20%)
 Effective communication (20%)
The Reflection Journal will also be assessed and has a weight of 10% out of 40%. In addition,
students may wish to consider that the audience for the Reflection Journal is the Learning
Facilitator and or the student’s employer or sponsor. Therefore, effective communication of
ideas is vital recognising the audience too. See learning rubrics in the following pages for
details.
 
 

 
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Learning Rubrics –Assessment 2 (Part A, B, C)
Assessment Attributes
Fail (0-49)
Pass (50-64)
Credit (65-74)
Distinction (75-84)
High Distinction (85-100)
Content, Audience and Purpose
 
(30%)
Does not meet minimum standard
 
Demonstrates no awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment.
Meets minimum standard
 
Demonstrates limited awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment
Moves beyond minimum standard
 
Demonstrates consistent awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment.
Exceeds minimum standard
 
Demonstrates an advanced and integrated understanding of context and/or purpose of the assignment.
Exceeds minimum standard and exhibits high levels of independence
 
Consistently demonstrates a systematic and critical understanding of context and purpose of the assignment.
Knowledge and understanding
 
(30%)
Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge
 
Key components of the assignment are not addressed.
Knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline.
 
Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas.
 
Often conflates/confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the
Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials.
 
Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts.
Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s.
 
Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.
A sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s.
 
Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.
 
 
 
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research/course materials.
Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts.
 
Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning.
Correct citation of key resources and evidence
 
(20%)
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
There are mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed.
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Demonstrates use of high-quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence
There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
Effective communication
 
(20%)
Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence.
 
No effort is made to keep audience engaged, audience
Information, arguments and evidence are presented in a way that is not always clear and logical.
 
Attempts are made to keep the audience engaged, but not
Information, arguments and evidence are well presented, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments.
 
The audience is mostly engaged, line of
Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented, the presentation is logical, clear and well supported by evidence.
Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas and arguments.
 
 
 
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cannot follow the line of reasoning.
 
Little use of presentation aids, or the presentation aids and material used are irrelevant.
always successful. Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow.
 
Presentation aids are used more for effect than relevance.
reasoning is easy to follow.
 
Effective use of presentation aids.
Engages the audience, demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
 
Carefully and well prepared presentations aids are used.
Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic, demonstrates high levels of cultural sensitivity
 
Effective use of diverse presentation aids, including graphics and multi-media.
 Students will complete an assessment of a client from internship following these steps. If a student does not have a client they should ask a friend (Not a co-worker, family member, or significant other) to answer the questions below.
1.         A theoretical orientation of the student’s choice, which will influence the assessment of a particular case (individual or family).
2.         As part of the assessment, the paper should include an ecomap and genogram.
3.         This case description will include explanations of the impact of ethnicity, race, gender, aging and social class. (Short/mini psychosocial).
4.         A description of the role of social work values and ethics in relationship to this particular case.
5.         An explanation of the ecological perspective (person in environment) and how it defines this case.
6.         An application of the problem-solving process using an empowerment and strengths perspective to this case.
7.         A discussion of theory and its impact on the case.
8.         A discussion of issues regarding populations at risk and human rights.
9.         References from the literature to support the theory base for both assessment and intervention.
10.       References from the literature to support the issues of values and ethics in social work practice.
11.       References from the literature to support the incorporation of issues related to  human rights and social justice.
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Short Paper- Sexual Health Promotion Strategy

IHP 323 Health Promotion Activity Rubric

Requirements of Submission: Short paper assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and discipline-appropriate citations. Page length requirements: 3–4 pages.

Critical Elements Proficient
2.5
Accomplished
2.2
Benchmark
2
Main Elements Includes all of the main elements and requirements and cites multiple examples to illustrate each element. Includes most of the main elements and requirements and cites many examples to illustrate each element. Includes some of the main elements and requirements.
Inquiry and Analysis Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of multiple concepts. Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of some concepts. Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of minimal concepts.
Integration and Application All of the course concepts are correctly applied. Most of the course concepts are correctly applied. Some of the course concepts are correctly applied.
Research Incorporates many scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research. Incorporates some scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research. Incorporates very few scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research.
Technology Convinces the reader using an example or data that this the proposed way is the best way to deliver the health promotion. Explains how the technology is one option to deliver the health promotion but doesn’t convince the reader that it is the best way. Does not explain how the technology is the best way to deliver the health promotion
Writing
(Mechanics/Citations)
No errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations. Minor errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations. Some errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations.
You work for a private corporation. The corporation is in need of capital. One member of the board has suggests, “Let’s go public!” You are a financial analyst for the company. You are not too sure that simply “going public” will solve the company’s need for capital. The CEO, you have been interning for, asks you to evaluate the situation and present whether or not an IPO is the best choice. The CEO would also like options to raising capital another way.
In order to accomplish everything that the CEO wants, she has agreed to let you do substantial research into companies that have failed and succeeded, and use those companies as a guide. She needs options. She needs reasons why each option may succeed or fail. She must present to the Board of Directors and needs real answers from you.
Do your research and design a report and presentation to present to the CEO and other executives.
Research Companies that have gone public. Begin with Google.

Discussion 1: Evaluating Nutrition Information

For this discussion, conduct an internet search for a nutrition question that interests you.  It could be about a particular food or a diet or how food might be beneficial for certain conditions.  Choose an article from your “search”.  Then evaluate the article based on the following criteria:

  • On what kind of website does the information appear?  (.gov, .com, .net, .edu, etc)
  • Is the author listed?  If not, can you determine who might have written it?  If so, is there any evidence that the author has some authority in the field of nutrition or health?  (qualifications, credentials [RD/RDN, MD, PhD, MS, etc]
  • Who is the intended audience for this information?  General public or scholarly?  If scholarly, does it provide a bibliography or reference list?
  • Are there any clues that the author might be biased?  (selling or promoting a product?  taking a personal stand based on social or political issues? other?)  If so, describe how the article is biased, if not, provide evidence that it is unbiased (ex. they offer both pros/cons; you can find related information from credible sources agreeing with the author, etc).

In your discussion post provide the question you asked in your search, the title of the article you chose, the link to the article, and a brief summary and explanation of your perception of the validity and credibility of the information you found.  Your response should be at least 250 words.
After posting your response, read the responses of your classmates and respond to at least one in 150 words.

Case Study

A 60 year old woman with a 10 year history of Type II diabetes presents with multiple complications including retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy and declining renal function.

She has not had the urge to eat as of recently she feels “full” after a few bites. The incidence of nausea and feeling bloated occurs at least twice a day and even after a glass of water she feels bloated. She also complains of fatigue and not been able to keep up with daily chores.

A radiographic gastric emptying study shows a prolonged gastric emptying time.

Assignment Questions

  1. What is the typical diagnosis for a patient who presents with this clinical picture?
  2. What is the likely pathophysiologic process responsible for the presenting symptom? Support your response with a credible source.
  3. What is the class of the drug used to treat the pathophysiolog?. Discuss the pharmacologic management plan for this patient.
  4. Outline the mechanism of action and any possible contraindications of the pharmacologic management plan that you identified for the patient.

Instructions

  • Prepare and submit a 3-4 page paper [total] in length (not including APA format).
  • Answer all the questions above.
  • Support your position with examples.
  • Please review the rubric to ensure that your assignment meets criteria.
  • Submit the following documents to the Submit Assignments/Assessments area: