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Assignment 1:
The most important fiction of information technology(IT) for the managed care organization is to support the business of the managed care organization (MCO), and how the IT department aligns with the operational dynamics of the (MCO) is a vital management consideration. A well-function IT department will help the MCO reduce risk (e.g., costs). The IT department should design, implement, and operate the systemsthat run the MCO. Efficiency is the hallmark of a good system.
Your task as the manager of the MCO is to determine what the IT department in your organization should consist of, what its function will be, and what critical elements will be turned over to the IT department.
Complete the following.
Describe the key elements of an information system for an MCO. What elements are different than for a physician office or group?
Describe the technology that you think the MCO would need to operate fully
Propose a specific electronic health record(EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) program that is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) complaint. Describe the essential functions, costs, and projected saving for the MCO.
Evaluate the strength and weaknesses of insourcing versus outsourcing your IT needs, and make a final recommendation based on that evaluation.
Instructions for this assignment should be written in a APA Format with reference for work assigned.
Assignment should be 5-7 pages not including, Heading, Abstract and reference page.
Assignment 2:
Your search should be based on the following criteria:
Select a real or hypothetical crisis, such as a natural disaster( Tornado, Hurricane, flooding, or earthquake) a catastrophic building failure, or an act of terrorism.
Discuss resource management based on ethical approaches used during crisis management. Consider issues such as patient triage or current as well as incoming patients, supply, and personnel availability.
Discuss and develop an authoritative chain of command for the crisis management.
Include such responsibilities as Incident Commander, Communication Officer, and other members of the chain of command for the incident.
Discuss the importance and implementation of community communication, involvement, and coordination.
Discuss the necessary policies for personnel management and safety. Include such provisions for lock-down status and family communication abilities.
Outline the steps for supply chain management, both for personnel and the supplies needed to provide care.
Assignment Instructions essay should be written in APA Format with 5-7 pages not including Cover Page, Abstract or Reference page.