Dignity Statutes

Currently there are several states in the U.S that have enacted Death with Dignity Statutes. The first state to enact such a law was Oregon. These statutes were not enacted without controversy. For this week’s written assignment, research one of the states that enacted a Death with Dignity statute. In your paper, summarize the applicable statute. Be sure to include information on how a patient would obtain the necessary means to end their life. For example, how do they qualify, what is the process to obtain the end of life medications, etc.? Share your thoughts about the Death with Dignity Statutes. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Exploring Healthcare Systems Assignment

Part 1

• Include at least 1 local hospital, 1 outpatient clinic, and 1 long-term care facility, and one free clinic or local health department.
• In your list include a paragraph about each organization, including whether they are for-profit or nonprofit, their approximate size (number of beds and/or physicians), and a link to their website.

( listen to this lecture and write a 2-3 paragraph of what you learn)

Part 2

1. Welcoming the patient and inquiring about their condition.
2. Discuss the office’s payment policy including:
   1. Payment must be made in full at the time of the visit OR a payment arrangement must be set up.
   2. Late fees will be assessed on missed payments.
3. Provide the scenario with the patient checking out after their visit is complete:
   1. The total cost of the visit is $500, including the x-ray, cast and visit.
   2. Confirming the payment option (Patient determines to set-up payment arrangement with office)

Part 3

• Choose at least four different QIO’s and explain their mission, how they operate, and what areas of health care they impact.
• Be sure to include one QIO that is specific to the state where you reside.
• Your submission should be no less than 2 pages in length (double spaced).

Recommended QIO’s
Here is a list of some of the most highly regarded Quality Improvement Organizations in the United States to help you get started in your research. You do not have to choose from this list; they are just suggestions.

• Ambulatory Care Quality Alliance (AQA)
• American Medical Association Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement (AMA-PCPI)
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
• Institute of Medicine (IOM)
• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
• National Guideline Clearinghouse
• National Quality Forum
• Leapfrog Group

Part 4

• Explain the differences between HMO’s, and PPO’s, capitation, and fee for service. Include pros and cons of each.
• Define insurance plan terms including: deductibles, coinsurance, copays, and allowed amounts.
• Your submission should be no less than two pages in length and formatted in APA.

Part 5

• Define the International Classification of Disease and the World Health Organization. How are these two items related?
• Explain how ICD is utilized from both reimbursement and research perspectives. Discuss the history of ICD-9 and ICD-10 in the United States and how these two versions differ.
• Many countries use ICD-10. Choose a country from the following list and research when they began using ICD-10 and how they used ICD-10:
  • United Kingdom
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • France
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Germany
  • Canada