Do you think HSAs can help improve health care cost, quality, and access? Why or why not?

The United States has arguably the most advanced health care in the world. And yet, a large proportion of Americans do not have access to this care due to its high cost. Providers, consumers, and the government have long searched for a way out of this paradoxical situation. HSAs offer one solution.
The American health care system is complex. A part of the population has access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. Another part simply pays for care out of pocket. A substantial proportion of the population uses third-party payers to pay for care.
Payers have reacted to the rising costs of care by introducing various gatekeeper mechanisms. These have not been popular with consumers who see them as restrictive. The American population is aging and the need for care is likely to increase over the next decade.
While the earnings of health care professionals have been increasing, insurance premiums have also increased. Among hospitals, many are non-profit organizations offering substantial charity care. But for-profit and non-profit hospitals alike must show return on investment to remain viable. Providers must also factor reimbursement policies of payers into their decisions, sometimes even clinical decisions. These groups of stakeholders—patients, providers, payers, and the government—have different goals and different responses to the rising cost of care.
Based on your understanding, answer the following:

In your opinion, can HSAs be aligned to the expectations of all these groups?
Do you think HSAs can help improve health care cost, quality, and access? Why or why not?

Use the following resources, use outside resources and your textbook for this discussion:
How health savings accounts work: Contributions and tax benefits. (2006). Congressional Digest, 85(3), 69.
Duke, A. C., & Cude, B. J. (2016). Motivating Personal Contributions to Health Savings Accounts. Journal Of Consumer Affairs, 50(3), 652-665. doi:10.1111/joca.12094

As a nursing student, you are concerned and passionate about the topic “self-care. Please inform the class how you use the power of the media for the specific topic (self-care using 2 examples) and Communication skills

As a nursing student, you are concerned and passionate about the topic “self-care”. Please inform the class how you use the power of the media for the specific topic (self-care using 2 examples) and Communication skills (Provide 2 detailed examples) to combat this topic.  Please write in sentences with examples and provide references.  Do not only provide bullets of your examples.

How are earthquakes caused? Explain the different types of seismic waves. How are they detected? How are earthquakes predicted? Why are tsunamis difficult to detect? What is a Tsunami? How are earthquakes and Tsunami’s related?

  
following aspects of the Tsunami and/or earthquake, making special reference to the earthquake and/or Tsunami of significant magnitude that happened in any part of the world in 2023. The following are the topics you need to cover through the activity.
1. How are earthquakes caused? Explain the different types of seismic waves. How are they detected? How are earthquakes predicted? Why are tsunamis difficult to detect? What is a Tsunami? How are earthquakes and Tsunami’s related?
2. Describe the earthquake you have chosen. Make a PowerPoint presentation of the cause, origin, places hit, and the disaster caused by these events. Use maps, pictures and clear information in an organized manner.
3. Using appropriate visuals, discuss the social and economic impact of the Tsunami and/or the earthquakes on the people affected and the world in general.
4. How does this earthquake of your study compare with those of two previous years? What were the differences/similarities this time? Were there any forecasts or alerts? Describe them.

Explain the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.

The diagnosis of psychiatric emergencies can include a wide range of problems—from serious drug reactions to abuse and suicidal ideation/behaviors. Regardless of care setting, the PMHNP must know how to address emergencies, coordinate care with other members of the health care team and law enforcement officials (when indicated), and effectively communicate with family members who are often overwhelmed in emergency situations. In their role, PMHNPs can ensure a smooth transition from emergency mental health care to follow-up care, and also bridge the physical–mental health divide in healthcare.
In this week’s Assignment, you explore legal and ethical issues surrounding psychiatric emergencies, and identify evidence-based suicide and violence risk assessments. 
TO PREPARE
· Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about psychiatric emergencies and the ethical and legal issues surrounding these events.
THE ASSIGNMENT
In 2–3 pages, address the following:
· Explain your state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult psychiatric emergencies. Include who can hold a patient and for how long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold is released.
· Explain the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.
· Explain the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.
· Select one of the following topics, and explain one legal issue and one ethical issue related to this topic that may apply within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies: patient autonomy, EMTALA, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy rule, HIPAA security rule, protected information, legal gun ownership, career obstacles (security clearances/background checks), and payer source.
· Identify one evidence-based suicide risk assessment that you could use to screen patients.
· Identify one evidence-based violence risk assessment that you could use to screen patients.

What kind of technologies developed during the Neolithic Revolution?  

 Please use the article I included to answer these questions, please paraphrase no quotation marks. 
Please make the paper about 700 words long.
 a) What caused these two paths of food production?  
b) What were the social, technological, scientific and cultural results of the first path, which was  based on agriculture? 
c) What kind of technologies developed during the Neolithic Revolution?  

Identify the components of emotional intelligence and their impact on an individual and the organization. 

 
Module 2 Assignment 2: Emotional Intelligence Reflection Paper
Overview:For this assignment, you will find a scholarly article about emotional intelligence. Prepare a written response to the prompt below using a word processor. Please save your file in .doc or .docx format. Your paper should be at least two (2) to three (3) in leng and should comply with APA writing requirements.For more guidance about APA formInstructions:

Find a scholarly publication/article from a reputable source that discusses the topic of emotional intelligence (DO NOT USE Wikipedia).
Provide a half (½) page to one (1) page summary of the article that explains at least three (3) major points presented.
Identify the components of emotional intelligence and their impact on an individual and the organization. 
Provide half (½) page to one (1) page on how you can utilize this information in an organization.

What is the practical application??
Clearly define how those points relate to organizational applications and how they impact an individual and the organization.? 

Connect this article to readings from the course:

What do you see that connects to the course topics? (Half (½) page to one (1) page).

Compare and contrast and integrate environmental regulations that impact on organizational plans to dispose of unused or waste materials.

Assignment 4: Week 4: Term Project Part 2 – Abstract and Detailed OutlineIf you have not already selected a topic for your journal, you will need to select a topic this week. You must select a topic related to the class.
Recommended Topics:
Compare and contrast and integrate environmental regulations that impact on organizational plans to dispose of unused or waste materials.
Describe modalities related to sustainment of materials recovered from waste management programs
Identify areas of specific concern related to the packaging and protection of finished goods throughout their life cycle, and those material’s impact on waste streams.
Evaluate the direct and indirect impact of reverse logistics operations on the local and regional and world environment.
Define, describe and detail out the competitive advantages of green practices for individuals, companies or governments.
Write a draft abstract and more detailed outline of your research topic journal. This outline can follow the following format as far as section headings. But you do not have to follow it. You can add more sections. But there must be at least four sections highlighted by * and section titles.Abstract*Introduction*BackgroundLiterature Review*Findings*Conclusion*SummaryFuture Research Recommendation Incorporate at least one reference from articles listed within the online APUS library.•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12•Length of journal: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two-page journal•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.•Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.point.

Explain the three universal functions that define the probation officer’s occupation.

M02 Crime Measurement Focus – 5 Questions (Chapter 2) / 3 Points
Answer the following questions in separate paragraphs. Provide the question, then your answer. 

1. Name three logistical obstacles to the effective and efficient measurement of crime and briefly
explain each one.
2. Define the term “Dark Figure of Crime” and provide a brief summary of how it works in
practice.
3. Calculate the crime rate in a city of 519,415 people that reported 44,896 criminal offenses in
2018. Explain how you came to the answer you provided.
4. List three problems with using the NIBRS to report crime.
5. What is the advantage of using the following three types of crime measurements?
· UCR
· Victimization survey
· Self-report studies

M04 History of Law Enforcement Focus – 5 Questions (Chapter 4) / 3 Points
Answer the following questions in separate paragraphs. Provide the question, then your answer. 

1. Correctly identify the early English policing system that led to modern U.S. policing. Briefly
summarize its background and structure.
2. Explain the importance of the Metropolitan Police Act. What impact did the act have on
professional policing?
3. What was the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1833? Why was the act created?
4. What three ways did the September 11, 2001, attacks alter the law enforcement’s mission in the
American criminal justice system?
5. Describe Wilson’s three styles of policing.

The Court Focus – 5 Questions (Chapter 7) / 3 Points

Answer the following questions in separate paragraphs. Provide the question, then your answer. 
1. What do we call the criminal court process whereby a prosecutor and a defense attorney represent
opposite positions and argue their cases in court?
2. What law from Old England developed a proper judicial procedure and led to the development of
the grand jury system?
3. What is the only provision of the U.S. Bill of Rights that is also covered in all fifty state
constitutions?
4. Which article and section of the U.S. Constitution created the U.S. Supreme Court and gave
Congress the authority to create the lower federal courts?
5. What type of federal court hears criminal cases related to federal Indian reservations?

M08 Eyewitness Testimony – Video Questions (Chapter 8) / 3 Points
View the Al Jazeera video, “How Eyewitnesses Get It Wrong in Criminal Cases”, provided here and answer the questions noted below. Answers for each question are found in specific excerpts of the film. I encourage you to take notes while watching the documentary.  Example:

1. Findings concerning the unreliability of eyewitness accounts have led researchers to devise methods for improving retrieval. One of these methods is known as:  
A: Cognitive Interviewing
Questions:
1. In computerized facial recognition tests like the one administered by psychologist Nancy Franklin, what is the percentage of people who falsely identify the wrong person? What happens when the individual being identified is a person of color?
2. As of this video, how many states have already reformed their way of handling eyewitness evidence?
3. According to cognitive neuroscientist Itiel Dror, what is the biggest danger when dealing with eyewitness testimony in a criminal court of law?
4. Since forensic examiners work closely with the prosecution team, what is the procedure cited by Dr. Dror that needs to change if the criminal justice system is going to eliminate courtroom bias?
5. With regard to forensics examiners, what is the solution to biased testimony in court?

M12 Probation/Parole Focus – 5 Questions (Chapter 12) / 3 Points
Answer the following questions in separate paragraphs. Provide the question, then your answer. 

1. Explain the three universal functions that define the probation officer’s occupation.
2. Provide a summary of the pre-sentence investigation and the type of information found in a presentence report.
3. Differentiate between the nature of probation and parole.
4. Explain three competing principles when there is a decision to grant parole.
5. Outline three major adjustments that parolees face in their attempt to successfully re-enter
society.

Identify a top internal (e.g., staffing) and external (e.g., pandemic) influence that would cause change to the culture/organization behavior.

 
Imagine you are joining a health care company as a practice manager after the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The entire health care industry has changed due to this external influence. One of the major initiatives is the use of technology (e.g., telehealth). Your job responsibilities include analyzing internal and external influences that cause change in organizational behavior and culture. Once you have identified a change that is occurring, you need to communicate with your team in a way that is clear, engaging, and motivating to gain employee buy-in; this is effective change management.
Your memo should be:

Directed to your team
Engaging, positive, honest
Considerate of people’s resistance to change 
Incorporate motivational strategies to earn the employees’ buy-in

Directions
As a manager, you will write a 700- to 1,050-word memo directly to your team in which you:

Identify a top internal (e.g., staffing) and external (e.g., pandemic) influence that would cause change to the culture/organization behavior.
Announce the specific changes to your team (clear and concise message).
Share the potential impacts and the time frame of the changes.

Consider your delivery and word choice to encourage your team to embrace the changes and create a smooth transition.

. Describe characteristics of good meetings you have had and not so good meetings. How could you improve those not so good meetings? 

  
Analysis Assignment on Teams
Write a paper, 1-2 pages and single-spaced, that addresses the following questions as it pertains to your personal and organizational situations, tying in specific course readings/videos(please see attached files/links). When doing so, please italicize specific concepts or terms used and cite the reading or website link (2 or more cites). Given that I am familiar with all references from this course you can simply put the title of the reading or website in parentheses to cite. 
1. What is the role of trust in your workplace? Give examples that not only address the existence, but also the absence of trust. Furthermore, let’s say you do not trust a colleague, how would that affect your actions? Lastly, in your opinion, what are trust generating actions in your organization?  
2. Give an example of an unsuccessful team you have been on. What were its dysfunctions? What could have been done to improve the team experience?
3. Give an example of a successful team you have been on. Describe how the team worked together. Why was the team so successful? 
4. What advice do you have for building great teams? Please touch on how to get all team members to communicate equally and openly and on building trust. 
5. Describe characteristics of good meetings you have had and not so good meetings. How could you improve those not so good meetings? 
Reading Links:(Along with below links please see attached files for readings)
https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/rituals-at-work-teams-that-play-together-stay-together
Video Links:

https://hbr.org/video/5566537368001/the-explainer-how-management-teams-can-have-a-good-fight.