Analyzing Health Care
Decision MakingGeneral information:A number of
quantitative methods are utilized to make decisions and recommendations in
health care.Quantitative methods are used to analyze and predict the
demand for patient services to determine capital expenditures for facility and
technology enhancements and to guide the manager in implementing quality
controls.As a manager whether or not you are familiar with quantitative
methodologies you are responsible for the outcomes of implementing the
decision based on the method used.Assignment Details:Your
agency/institution has noted a negative trend in profitability for a diagnostic
imaging cost center over the past 4 quarters.As a manager youneed to make some recommendations to take to your board
of directors to reverse the negative trend. Your first priority is to
find a quantitative method to help you in making decisions.1)
Choose a quantitative method (e.g. the decision tree
model).2)
Describe the model you are using.3)
Outline
at least 4 proposed solutions to your Board of Directors and analyze the
strengths and weaknesses of each with regard to return on investment (ROI)
break-even analysis and improvement in patient demand improved patient
safety/quality and so forth.4)Summarize how the decision-making
method helped you make objective recommendations to the Board of Directors. Additional information:4 pages
original content current References and in-text citations (APA Style format). Objectives:Execute and employ appropriate quantitative and qualitative
techniques to manage and allocate human fiscal technological informational
and other important resources.