MBA in Healthcare Administration
Eastern Washinton University
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Interoperability of systems and data
Interoperability in healthcare is defined as the ability to share, interpret, and use data strategically to improve patient care outcomes. Barriers in achieving interoperability of systems include technical challenges, organizational resistance, and regulatory constraints which may be addressed by the adoption of universal data standards. There are differing degrees of interoperability and items can be…
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Integrated Health Systems (IHS)
Integrated health systems (IHS) are organizational frameworks involving various healthcare services under a unified structure. The primary goal of IHS is coordinate patient care across different levels of service from primary care to specialized care to ensure a seamless experience for patients while enhancing the overall efficiency in health services. Continuity of care ensures patient…
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The impact of information technology (IT) on healthcare
The implementation of IT in healthcare is transformative and innovative because it has enhanced the accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of care through the use of electronic health records (EHRs), and other business intelligence (BI) tools for data systems integration and interoperability measures. IT has been revolutionary to healthcare due to the ability to provide a…
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“Big Data” in healthcare
The definition of ‘big data’ can be stated as “datasets whose size is beyond the ability of typical database software tools to capture, store, manage, and analyze”, and ‘big data’ is “high in velocity, volume, and variety”. Big data comes in many forms and includes electronic health records (EHRs), data collected by wearable patient devices,…
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Business Intelligence (BI)
Business Intelligence (BI) refers to tools which can be implemented into health systems to organize and analyze data across multiple databases and a diverse set of systems. BI seeks to take ‘big data’, unstructured data into easy-to-read and interpret information conveyed through spreadsheets, reporting and query software, data visualization, data mining tools, and online analytical…
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Conclusion: Integrated health systems in healthcare
I have never been much of a tech person, but I realize the importance of data analytics and health systems in the future of healthcare. There are many ways in which technology can help us to advance in a time of increased need, and the constant question of sacrificing quality of care to save on…
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Introduction & Summary
I am excited to explore a career in healthcare administration after the completion of my MBA. For my entire life I have worked in healthcare, and for as long as I have been aware a profession in healthcare is all I have ever been interested in. When I started college in my late 20’s I…
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Human Resources Employee Benefits Package
The benefits packages offered through employers are a driving force to accept a new job offer, or may attract us to stay in the position we are currently in. The American Hospital Association (AHA) estimates by the year of 2026 a shortage of 3.2 million healthcare workers. The shortages are attributed highly to worker burnout…
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Strategies to Improve Overall Workforce Performance
Workforce is a broad term to describe the speed, quality, and efficiency of workers. Human resources if the primary health system input which oversees workforce performance by addressing worker distribution, training, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and leadership concerns. During addressing these factors HR must recognize and take into consider the internal and external environmental factors…
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Labor Union Impact on Human Resources Management
Labor unions play a significant role in human resources management activities while influencing various aspects of workforce management, employee relations, and organizational policies. Three principles which form an effective union-employer relationship are early and open communication, leadership support, and strategies for staff empowerment. The union participates in overseeing wages and benefits, collective bargaining, employee representation,…