Option 1: Sources of Revenue

The 2010 HCA 10K report is located within the Securities Exchange Commission at the following Web site:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860730/000095012311015233/g25905e10vk.htm

Review the “Sources of Revenue” section beginning on page 5 and ending on page 15.

Complete the following:

1. Write a 2–3-page analysis of the sources of revenue.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages for each source of revenue from the viewpoint of a healthcare manager.
3. Determine the fixed, variable, and semivariable costs.

Use the financial reports (beginning on page 52) within the document to help you. Be sure to exhibit comprehension of the various payment models in your analysis.

Option 2: Hospital Adjusted Expenses

Review the 2010 HCA Annual Investment by State Report at:

http://hcagovernmentrelations.com/utility/forms/investment-by-state2010.pdf

Complete the following:

1. Pick 6 states to compare uncompensated care expenses.
2. Develop a graph to display your results.
3. As a healthcare manager within one of HCA’s facilities, suggest ways to decrease the total uncompensated care amount.
4. Write a 2–3-page analysis of your comparison.

Use the financial reports within the document to help you. Be sure to exhibit comprehension of the various payment models in your analysis.

Include all required tasks for this assignment in a Word document.

Difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods

Research is the process of gathering and evaluating data to understand phenomena better and create new knowledge or the innovative application of current knowledge. The procedure can be as simple as observation or as sophisticated as trying out a new idea. There are different methods of conducting a research, and the primary two standards ways are qualitative and quantitative methods. The choice of method highly depends on the type of data used for the study.

Qualitative Research method

Qualitative research collects and analyzes non-numerical data to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences better. It can be used to build a thorough understanding of a subject or to generate new research ideas. Qualitative research employs various techniques, including focus group discussion, individual interviews, participation, or observation. One could, for instance, conduct an online prescription refill survey and inquire? How many times did you utilize an online prescription service refill in the last month? Whether once, twice, three times, or more than five times. Additionally, you may ask how likely you are to recommend an online prescription service to a friend. Whether highly likely, somewhat likely, or unlikely, and neutral.

Quantitative research Method

Quantitative research comprises the generation of numeric information from the data that may be transformed into usable statistics to quantify a situation. It is used to evaluate attitudes, opinions, behaviors, and other well-defined qualities and generalize results from a broader population sample. Quantitative research employs quantifiable data to generate facts and detect trends. For example, ask a satisfied customer of a given bank how satisfied they are with the bank on a scale of one to ten. You examine the data and determine how satisfied consumers are with the bank on a general level.

The difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods

Qualitative research is a method used in the social and human sciences to understand better how people feel and think (Jovanovic, 2018). While quantitative research is the systematic and empirical approach to collecting numerical data using statistical, logical, and mathematical instruments.

Qualitative research is subjective by nature, as the researcher is closely involved. In comparison, quantitative research is objective since the researcher is not involved and seeks to be as accurate as possible with their observations and analyses on the topic to address the query.

In qualitative research, purposeful sampling is done to select a limited sample size to properly comprehend the subject (Rutberg, S., & Bouikidis, 2018). On the other hand, quantitative research is based on randomly chosen; a representative population sample is selected to generalize the findings to the entire population.

In-depth interviews, focus groups, individual interviews, and involvement are all techniques utilized in qualitative research. In comparison, quantitative analysis employs systematic interviews and observations. Qualitative research collects verbal data. On the other side, quantitative analysis collects quantifiable data. Finally, qualitative research employs inductive thinking to synthesize data, whereas quantitative analysis employs deductive reasoning.

Most of the time, good research uses both methodologies simultaneously. However, some topics require only one research style, which primarily depends on the information requested by the researcher.

References

Jovanovic, F. (2018). A comparison between qualitative and quantitative histories: the example of the efficient market hypothesis. Journal of Economic Methodology, 25(4), 291-310.

Rutberg, S., & Bouikidis, C. D. (2018). Focusing on the fundamentals: A simplistic differentiation between qualitative and quantitative research. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(2), 209-213.

Option #1: Systems Planning and SDLC

Consider the following case from Turner, Weickgenannt, and Copeland (2017):

CEEMCO Corp. is a small, privately owned manufacturing company in Cincinnati. CEEMCO manufactures custom products as well as store display products to sell to other companies such as retailers. Using an Internet search engine, do a search on the terms “CEEMCO” and “Cincinnati.” Examine the kind of manufacturing the company does. Once you have completed that, study an accounting software site such as www.2020software.com or www.accountingsoftware411.com. (p. 180)

Describe the process CEEMCO should undertake to determine which accounting software might be the best fit for the company. Although you do not know much about the company, develop a list of requirements you believe that any accounting software should have in order for CEEMCO to consider the software as a viable alternative. Include a diagram of the SDLC.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Three to four pages (750-1000 words) in length (not including title and reference pages)
• Formatted according to APA guidelines as explained in the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA(subheadings, 1“ margins, and double spacing)
• Supported by three credible, academic sources in addition to the textbook. Academic sources should be located using the CSU-Global library. All paraphrased and quoted material must be properly cited per APA guidelines; only cited sources should be listed on the reference page.

Write clearly and logically, as you will be graded on content, analysis, and your adherence to the tenets of good academic writing, which should be succinct where possible while also exploring the topics appropriately. Scholarly sources should be cited and integrated to bolster your own assertions and to supplement your ideas.

Review the rubric in the Module 3 Materials folder for specific grading criteria.

Reference: Turner, L., Weickgenannt, A., & Copeland, M. K. (2017). Accounting information systems: The processes and controls (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons

New Consultant Training (Individual Assignment)

Prepare a 18- 20 Microsoft® PowerPoint® slide presentation

You recently decided to open your own consulting practice, XYZ Consulting. You will be adding additional people to your practice, so you want to develop an orientation guide for these new consultants to give them the basics of what to expect in their role and from their clients.

Ensure you add notes to each slide to explain the information in each slide.

• Examine the role of the internal and external consultant. What would a new consultant need to know about their role? Provide examples.
• Explain how changing demographics define the trends in consulting.
• Determine the nature of the client and consultant relationship. What will the new consultant’s relationship be like with a new client?
• Examine how a strategic plan, with a structured approach to organizing the consultation, may bring about a successful consultation. What activities are included in a typical consulting project?
• Describe a process to develop and retain clients.
• Explain the importance of change management to the client development process.
• Explain how the consulting process adds value, and meets the needs and goals of a client.
• Discuss other information helpful to someone new to consulting.

The presentation must include references/sources to at least 3 and no more than 5 different scholarly references/sources. No more and no less…..

Points will be deducted for using less and points will be deducted for using more.

You must have 3 – 5 different scholarly references/sources in your presentation. You may only use “each” of the 3 – 5 “different” scholarly references/sources once in your presentation. (Points will be deducted for the use of using a reference or source two or more times).

You may only use your course textbook and the University of Phoenix Library for these 3-5 different scholarly references/sources