environmental and market data

environmental and market data

As successful healthcare leaders, we are tasked with making sound business decisions in an ever-changing global environment. As such, it is vitally important to apply information gained through external environmental and market data analyses to develop plans that strengthen the organization’s strategy. To do so, we must focus on using evidence-based decision making supported by this analysis.

You will incorporate critical thinking and research skills in a decision-making process. You will focus on the development of evidenced-based recommendations to improve challenges and capitalize on opportunities. These evidenced-based recommendations will support and justify your position to key stakeholders while providing the most optimal strategy for success.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

To successfully complete this course, you will be expected to:

Analyze the impact of the external health care environment on organizational outcomes.

Analyze health care market data to identify opportunities and challenges for health care organizations.

1. Recommend evidence-based strategies to address organizational opportunities and challenges in a dynamic environment.

2. Communicate health care management needs, opportunities, and strategies with multiple stakeholders.

Healthcare Organization Option chosen

A Multi-Specialty Physician Practice Affiliated with a Large Medical Center System

· Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/)

· Sources:

· Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2018). Mayo clinic. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/

· U.S. News. (2018). U.S. news hospitals ranking and ratings. Retrieved from https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals

· Topic of choice:

· Cybersecurity and health record confidentiality is threatened when hackers seize information infrastructure. How can this be prevented? What is the plan should such occurrence happen?