Case

Ethics Mini-Case 5 is about Front Street Hospital’s uninsured charges and collections practices. Health care providers should design and implement billing and collections strategies that are patient-friendly and are in compliance with laws and regulations. In the same vein, such strategies should not preclude providers from achieving their financial objectives. The Front Street case provides an opportunity to analyze a provider’s situation to determine the appropriate strategy for achieving corporate-wide objectives.

· In one page, respond to the questions at the end of the case or as directed by instructor. This is the introduction or background of your response.

· In three to five pages, design a billing and collections strategy for Front Street Hospital to address:

· Patient-friendly billing and collections.

· Compliance with laws and regulations.

· Achievement of financial objectives.

THATS HOW IT SUPPOSE TO BE AND WHAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE IN THE ANALYSIS:

         Cover Sheet 5%

1. APA citations 5%

1. Reference Page of at least three references 10%

1. Grammar, punctuation standards, margin depth, line spacing, and heading format 10%

1. Plan for "Patient-friendly billing and collections" 20%

1. Plan for "Compliance with laws and regulations" 25%

1. Plan for "Achievement of financial objectives" 25%