The student will post one thread of at least 1000 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module. For each thread, the student must support his/her assertions with at least 3 scholarly citations in APA format. In addition, the student must integrate a minimum of 2 citations of scriptural support as well as the course textbook in each post/reply.
1. As the healthcare industry experiences an increased demand for administrators/managers, it is necessary to ensure those serving in these roles have the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to accomplish the strategic goals of the organization. As you prepare to move forward in your career, what have you identified, (based on research) to be the necessary KSAs to be successful in this role? Describe the impact of successful healthcare administrators (based on research) in at least one organization (direct or non-direct care).
You are required to submit 4 Discussions that consist of a thread and 2 replies. Each thread must be at least 600 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, you are required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads, identifying at least 1 strength and 1 weakness in each classmate’s reasoning. Each reply must be at least 450 words. Each thread and reply must include at least 1 biblical integration and 2 peer-reviewed source citations in current APA format in addition to the textbooks.
2. The U.S. Healthcare System and Health Informatics
Discuss how the United States healthcare system has advanced in technology and how health informatics evolved from being a concept to becoming a discipline or specialty. Emphasize the importance of the formation of professional organizations and educational programs in advancing health informatics as a field. As you begin to conduct research, explore (and cite in your discussion) an early journal article or excerpt from a seminal book on the topic of health informatics. If applicable, how has informatics evolved since then?
For your replies, respond to 2 classmates, identifying at least 1 strength and 1 weakness in each classmate's reasoning.