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What do you see as the biggest challenge(s) ahead for us as we attempt
to improve the quality of our healthcare delivery system in the U.S.?
Are existing programs and efforts to improve the quality of care
supported by the Institute of Medicine, Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality, and Joint Commission effective? Why or why
not?
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HSM 541 Week 6 You Decide Middlefield Hospital (2
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You have been the CEO of Middlefield Hospital for 2 1/2 years and
finally resolved the workforce challenges that plagued the hospital
when you first arrived. In a recent meeting, the chief financial officer
(CFO) indicated that the financial performance of the hospital has
been deteriorating over the last 6 months. The hospital is not meeting
its budget and he is concerned about the future. The new facility
across town has continued to cut into Middlefield’s market share by
admitting more patients. The number of admissions to Middlefield
Hospital is declining each month, and more uninsured patients are
seeking services at your facility. You convene the Middlefield Hospital