Cost Control Policy – Group Project

All health care organizations must be aware of cost controls, regardless of nonprofit or for-profit status. Managing costs at all levels of the organization affects the bottom line, which has a direct effect on all aspects of the organization. This assignment is designed to help you analyze why organizational policies are put in place.

Find a policy at a health care organization related to cost controls.

Explain how the policy impacts fiscal aspects of the organization:

• How does the policy act as a cost control?

Describe how the policy impacts the quality of patient care:

• Does the policy improve efficiency?
• Are the goals to improve care and reduce cost?

Explore the unintended consequences:

• What secondary affects does the policy have on the organization? Unit? Staff? Patient?
• Does the policy need revision?

Cite at least three peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years in an APA-formatted reference page.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

• 6-8 powerpoint slide presentaton

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