A number of quantitative methods are utilized to make decisions
and recommendations in health care. Quantitative methods are used to analyze
and predict the demand for patient services, to determine capital expenditures
for facility and technology enhancements, and to guide the manager in
implementing quality controls. Whether or not you are familiar with
quantitative methodologies, as a manager, you are responsible for the outcomes
of implementing the decision based on the method used.
Your agency or institution has noted a negative trend in
profitability for a diagnostic imaging cost center over the past 4
quarters.
As a manager, you need to make some recommendations to take to
your board of directors to reverse the negative trend. Your first priority is
to find a quantitative method to help you in making decisions. Complete the
following:
·
Choose a quantitative method
(e.g., the decision tree model).
·
Describe the model that you
are using.
·
Outline at least 4 proposed
solutions to your board of directors, and analyze the strengths and weaknesses
of each with regard to return on investment, break-even analysis, improvement
in patient demand, improved patient safety and quality, and so forth.
·
Summarize how the
decision-making method helped you make objective recommendations to your board
of directors.
Please submit your assignment.
Your
assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria.
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