3rd set of healthcare questions

1. 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.

2. Define and differentiate among directional strategies, adaptive strategies, market strategies, market-entry strategies, and competitive strategies. Provide at least one example for each.

3. Discuss the hierarchy of strategic decisions and alternatives that are required for effective strategic planning in health care organizations.

4.Read Perspective 7-3 Overview of Public Health in the United States on pages 279-280 in your textbook.

Describe the essential services provided within the scope of Public Health in America today. What is meant by Public Health Assessment Services? Look around yourself, in your own community, and your own state. Discuss at least three examples of Public Health Assessment 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.

5. List and briefly describe the purpose of the 10 effective decision support system tools and techniques needed by health care organizations.

6. List and quantify some of the benefits that could be derived from the acquisition of a clinical IT system.