Lowering Health Care Costs and Improving Patient Care

Discuss and analyze.

A. Overall what are several factors, in your informed view, increasing health care costs in the US?

B. In this case, how are they actually lowering costs and also increasing customer satisfaction? Would you prefer this new system (Single Stay)? Why or why not?

C. Do you see any potential challenges or disadvantages in the long-run using Single Stay? What other managerial accounting concepts that we have learned so far would apply to lowering health care costs around our nation in your view?

Required Text: Noreen, Eric W. (2017). Managerial Accounting for Managers (4th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

1) Be of appropriate length (initial = 200+ words; secondary = 100+ words).

2) Cite from the course materials (lecture, texts, videos, etc.) in such a way that it is evident that you have integrated the course content into your posts.

3) Demonstrate critical thinking skills. In short, your posts should reflect that you have carefully considered the business focus and have put effort into writing a response that makes a relevant contribution to the conversation. Include examples from your work or other readings.

The following factors will also be considered:

Promptness and Initiative Consistently responds to postings and demonstrates excellent self-initiative. Initial posts are made early in cycle, enabling good interaction and achieving critical thinking. Relevance of Post

Consistently posts information relevant to the case study. Always appropriate length and contributing insight to each business focus.

Expression within Post

Expresses opinions and ideas in a clear and concise manner with obvious connection to the business focus. Demonstrates an ability to understand and respect alternative views. Contribution to the Learning Community:

Frequently attempts to motivate group discussion; presents creative approaches to each business focus.