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Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Week 3, Day 3.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by Week 3, Day 7.

The Prewriting Process

According to J. Richard Hackman, a noted team research scholar, using a team to complete a complex project may not be the best approach.

Your organization relies heavily on teams to complete projects. Your boss wants you to develop a well-researched report on Hackman's comment. As you prepare to write this report, please respond to the questions below. Post your responses in the discussion board.

What are the first steps of the 3x3 writing process–the prewriting process?
What is the purpose of your report? Why are you writing this report? What do you hope to achieve with this report?
What is the best channel to send your report? What factors did you consider in making this decision?
Who is your primary audience? Do you have a secondary audience?
What is the appropriate tone for your report?
What techniques will you use to help you achieve a positive tone?
How are you going to ensure your report has a "you" view?
Give an example of how you will make your report:

Conversational and professional
Courteous
Bias-free
Precise and vigorous

Use the Respond link to post responses and materials that pertain to this assignment. Use the Respond link beneath any existing postings to respond to them.

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Dr. Frear's Instructions

Dr. Frear

1/21/2016 5:22:31 PM

Hello Class,
Be sure to answer each of the questions. Use the questions as headings to make sure you have answered each question.
The information is in the book.

What are the first steps of the 3x3 writing process–the prewriting process?
What is the purpose of your report?
Why are you writing this report?
What do you hope to achieve with this report?
What is the best channel to send your report?
What factors did you consider in making this decision?
Who is your primary audience?
Do you have a secondary audience?
What is the appropriate tone for your report?
What techniques will you use to help you achieve a positive tone?
How are you going to ensure your report has a "you" view?
Give an example of how you will make your report:
- Conversational and professional
- Courteous
- Bias-free
- Precise and vigorous

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources.
As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Cite from the book and online readings.

Post early; Post often.

Dr. Frear

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HEALTHCARE FINANCE

Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

Assignment Instructions and Details:
By Week 3, Day 3,go to the Discussion Area and post responses to two of the discussion questions assigned by the facilitator. All discussion questions should be posted to the appropriate Discussion Area.

Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least 2 of your peers' responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.

Select a discussion question from the topics menu below and click the question to begin. Use the Respond link to post responses and materials that pertain to that question. To respond to an existing posting use the Respond link beneath it.

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Discussion Question 1: Cash-basis and Accrual Accounting
Discussion Question 2: Financial Statements and their Use

Discussion Question 1: Cash-basis and Accrual Accounting

The practice of reporting financial information as a function in today’s operation of a medical practice is particularly important due to intense demands for fiscal acuity. Therefore, it's important to understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting.

What is the difference between cash-basis accounting and accrual accounting? How does each method affect the financial statements?

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Discussion Question 2: Financial Statements and their Use

A healthcare organization’s financial statements provide various financial information that key stakeholders (investors, vendors, financial institutions, employees, etc.) use to evaluate an entity’s financial performance. Financial statements are also important to an organization’s managers because by publishing financial statements, management can communicate with interested outside parties about its accomplishment running the organization.

Different financial statements focus on different areas of financial performances.

What are the four basic financial statements and what does each report tell the healthcare manager?