week 4 Discussions 1 and 2

Below you will find 2 discussions. Please make sure they have separate references. 

Discussion 1

  CON

Read the Certificate of Need: State Health Laws and Programs (Links to an external site.) article. Determine two advantages and two disadvantages from the health care organization’s perspective for requiring a Certificate of Need (CON).  Identify 3 states that require a CON be submitted to state and regional review agencies for any new or upgraded health care facilities. 

Discussion 2

  Tort Reform

Read “The Future of Malpractice Reform” article. In your opinion, do you think Tort Reform will benefit the patients or the medical practitioners? How will this change effect medical institutions? What was one myth or truth that surprised you?