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Write your choice (a, b, c, or d) in the box below. (paragraph 4)  “This made scholars wonder how broad its impact is.”   In this sentence, scholars means                 a.  ideas                 b.  people who research                 c.  musicians

  (paragraph 5)  “One evaluation found that the program promoted students’ cognitive, personal and     social skills, in addition to musical skills”.   Cognitive skills are                  a.  skills related to thinking and learning.                 b.  skills related to getting along with other people.                 c.  skills related to playing a musical instrument.   

What indicator would provide value for the communications department tasked with determining how likely patients are to recommend the hospital to their friends and family?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) payment for a case in which one of the CMS-identified hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) occurred as a secondary diagnosis and was not present on admission?

Answer the following questions. Do NOT just list the answers. Explain each question clearly. Do you think going to cram school (a special school where students pay money to prepare for important exams and where they stay for many hours after regular school) is a good idea for high school students?  Why or why not? Explain 2 reasons in 4 – 6 sentences. Use your own words.

According to “Skills for the Twenty-First Century”, what are the three skills that students need for success in today’s world?  Explain each skill in 2-4 sentences. Total 6 – 12 sentiences.  Use your own words.

An 82-year-old patient was admitted to the emergency department for treatment of acute pneumonitis. The patient experienced a fall during hospitalization and was treated for contusions. How would the patient’s secondary diagnosis be classified?

How do purchasers like Medicare hold providers of health care accountable for both the costs of healthcare and its quality?

The description of a health care facility’s patient population based on characteristics including demographics, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment received, and resources used is commonly referred to by which of these acronyms?

Why is it important for health care organizations to track key performance indicators with value-based systems?