Unit 6 Strategic Management of Health Care

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· Question 1

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What are the steps involved in the decision logic of strategy development? How would you employ these steps in planning for your own health care organization or one which you may someday lead?
 
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.


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· Question 2

· Discuss the hierarchy of strategic decisions and alternatives that are required for effective strategic planning in health care organizations. 
 
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.


Question 3

· Provide and discuss at least three examples of key strategic alternatives that are available to health care organizations today but were not available to them 20 years ago.
 
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.


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Question 4

Read Perspective 7-3 Overview of Public Health in the United States on pages 279-280 of your textbook.
 
Describe the essential services provided within the scope of Public Health in America today. What is meant by Public Health Assurance Services? Look around yourself, in your own community, and your own state. Discuss at least three examples of Public Health Assurance Services that are taking place in your own area. 
 
Your response should be at least 500 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.