UNIT ONE • Discussion Question 1 (20 points) o What has been the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (20 points) o What are the five elements of financial management? How can a financial manager use them to make the organization work more effectively? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply UNIT TWO • Discussion Question 1 (20 points) o What is the Stark Law? What does it do? Do you think it is a good way to prevent Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (20 points) o Do you think healthcare reform will have a positive or negative impact on healthcare? What changes would you like to see when new reform is implemented? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply UNIT THREE • Discussion Question 1 (20 points) o Using Psalm 1:1-3 as a guide, how could a difference in financial goals lead to appreciable different behavior of healthcare administrator? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (20 points) o Using Paul’s words from Romans 8:28-29, how can you incorporate your Christian faith into a career in healthcare? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
UNIT FOUR • Discussion Question 1 (20 points) o Why do you think strategic plans should be greater than one year? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (20 points) o How does organizational culture impact the success of a strategic plan? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
UNIT FIVE • Discussion Question 1 (20 points) o Which budgeting approach do you think is more beneficial, top-down or bottom-up? Why? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (20 points) o Your healthcare facility needs new MRI equipment. What do you think is the best decision for obtaining the equipment, lease or purchase? What things do you need to consider? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply UNIT SIX • Discussion Question 1 (20 points) o Why is staffing so important to healthcare managers? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (20 points) o As a Christian healthcare worker, how can you influence finances in your organization? o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply