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Determine at least two (2) challenges in identifying Opportunity for Improvements (OFIs). Suggest at least one (1) strategy that business management can use to mitigate the challenges in

Classical Music; Early Abolitionist Art and Literature” Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

•  Listen to one (1) composition (for a symphony) by Haydn or Mozart, either at the Websites below or in this week’s Music Folder. Identify the work that you have chosen, and describe the way in which the composition expresses the specific qualities of the Classical music style. Use the key terms from the textbook that are related to that particular music style, and explain what you like or admire about the work. Compare it to a specific modern musical work for which you might use the term “classic” or “classical”.
• Explain whether you think an autobiographical or fictional account by a slave (such as Phillis Wheatley and Olaudah Equiano) is more persuasive than a biographical or fictional account by a white author (such as John Gabriel Stedman or Aphra Behn). Explain whether you believe the representations of slavery in the visual arts (such as William Blake’s illustrations, William Hackwood’s cameo, or John Singleton Copley’s painting) were more compelling and convincing of the injustices of slavery than the literary representations already mentioned. In your explanations, use specific examples and consider both audience and the content and nature of the work. Identify the literary or art form in modern times that you think is most effective at depicting injustice.

Explore:

Classical Music

• Chapter 25 (pp. 826-832), classical style described; examples; review the Week 3 “Music Folder”
• Haydn at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JESXMWrwzVQ and http://www.npr.org/artists/16110605/franz-joseph-haydn
• Mozart at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hywOY9BS9tQ and http://www.npr.org/artists/15327819/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart

Early Abolitionist Art & Literature

• Chapter 26 (pp. 870-2): Equiano, Stedman, Wheatley, Behn; Chapter 26 (pp. 877-879): Equiano and Behn
• Wheatley at http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/webtexts/Wheatley/phil.htm

r my assignment.

1. A description of how HITECH legislation has positively or negatively impacted your organization.
2. Address how its related incentives influence the adoption of health information technology in health care and impact the quality of patient care.
3. Provide a summary of the article you identified and explain how it demonstrates the ability of health information technology to meet the requirements of meaningful use.

REMINDER:

Please use citations/resources/references between 2010 and 2016. Kindly utilize the required resources that I posted. Thank you!

HITECH Legislation

In order for organizations to receive the incentives offered through the HITECH legislation, they must be able to demonstrate that they are using the technology in meaningful ways. The following criteria for meaningful use must be evident to qualify for EHR incentives (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2012). The technology must:

• Improve quality, safety, and efficiency, and reduce health disparities
• Engage patients and families
• Improve care coordination
• Improve population and public health
• Ensure adequate privacy and security protections for personal health information

For this Discussion you consider the impact of the meaningful use criteria of the HITECH legislation on the adoption of health information technology.

To prepare:

• Review the Learning Resources on the HITECH legislation and its primary goals.
• Reflect on the positive and negative impact this legislation has had on your organization or one with which you are familiar.
• Consider the incentives to encourage the use of EHRs. Focus on the definition of meaningful use and how it is measured.
• Reflect on how the incentives and meaningful use impact the quality of patient care.
• Find an article in the Walden Library dealing with one of the criteria to qualify for meaningful use and how it has been successfully met.

Required Resources

Readings

• McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2012).Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge(Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

o    Chapter 10, “Legislative Aspects of Nursing Informatics: HITECH and HIPAA”

This chapter explores two pieces of legislation that dramatically impact nursing informatics: the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

• Arlotto, P. (2010). 7 strategies for improving HITECH readiness.hfm(Healthcare Financial Management), 64(11), 90–96.

  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

  This article reviews seven strategies to help prepare for the implementation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). The central point of the article focuses on demonstrating meaningful use of electronic health records.

• Begum, R., Smith Ryan, M., Winther, C. H., Wang, J. J., Bardach, N. S., Parsons, A. H., & … Adams Dudley, R. (2013). Small Practices’ Experience With EHR, Quality Measurement, and Incentives.American Journal Of Managed Care,19eSP12-8.

  This article presents a study of clinician’s attitudes toward the use of financial incentives for the implementation of electronic health records in small practices.

• Brown, B. (2010). The final rules for meaningful use of EHRs.Journal of Health Care Compliance,12(5), 49–50.

  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

  In this article, the author poses four questions pertaining to the EHR system in the United States. In particular, the article examines Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments and the ways the meaningful use of certified EHRs will be verified.

• Classen, D. C., & Bates, D. W. (2011). Finding the meaning in meaningful use.New England Journal of Medicine, 365(9), 855–858.

  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

  This article details the challenges of meeting the meaningful use standards in order to receive the benefits legislated under the HITECH Act. The authors specify the requisites for achieving benefits with EHRs, the relationship between meaningful use and commercial EHRs, and the tools needed to evaluate EHRs after implementation.

• Kempfert, A. E., & Reed, B. D. (2011). Health care reform in the United States: HITECH Act and HIPAA privacy, security, and enforcement Issues.FDCC Quarterly, 61(3), 240–273.

  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

  The authors of this article examine HITECH, in addition to the impact of the privacy rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The article details the potential negative repercussions of failing to comply with HIPAA and HITECH.

• Murphy, J. (2010b). Nursing informatics. The journey to meaningful use of electronic health records.Nursing Economic$,28(4), 283–286.

  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

  This article reviews HITECH and the background leading up to its passage. The author also details the financial incentives intended to assist health care providers in purchasing and implementing HIT and EHR systems.

y Wednesday, January 13, 2016 find an advertisement for a product that is relatively common such as cosmetics, household goods, or appliances, which is being marketed to a global audience. Write a 3- to 5-page paper discussing the potential target market segments likely to purchase this product. Justify your response.

Discuss potential ethical issues (positive or negative) that the advertisement conveys. What will a consumer need to consider when deciding to purchase this product?

Scan a copy of the advertisement into your paper or provide a detailed description of the advertisement, including a link to view the advertisement if possible. Remember to cite your sources using the APA

By Wednesday, January 20, 2016 read the following case study and prepare a paper which addresses the following:

You have been painting as long as you can remember—primarily serene landscapes of mountains, lakes, and streams in watercolor. You display your paintings at the local fair, sell some to friends and relatives, and gift a few. Recently, you were approached by a professional from the art world who believes you can market your paintings to a much larger audience and make a good profit.

Before you can start selling to a wider audience you need to prepare a 5- to 7-page paper to:

• • Discuss the demographics and psychographics of your target market.

• • Discuss the possible needs and goals of your potential consumers.

• Analyze the following aspects:
  • dogmatism
  • social character
  • need for uniqueness
• Discuss how the above issues contribute to your marketing efforts.

Be sure to cite your references in the APA format.

It has been several years since the natural disaster Hurricane Katrina swept through. Even though many New Orleans residents still have not returned to the city, some believe that we can see the effects of the trauma of the hurricane in the crime rates. Others believe crime rates have risen in the large cities housing Katrina refugees. More importantly, many worry about the infants and children who have experienced not only the hurricane but the confusion, dislocation, and chaos in their families.

For this week’s discussion, complete the following:

• Discuss how we might think about the effects of the hurricane on individuals and families who have suffered the effects of Katrina.
• Incorporate an understanding of physiological stress and how it affects pregnancy outcomes and behavior.

Write a one- to two-page essay that describes the benefits of using the Ashford University Library. Your paper should:

• Explain the differences between scholarly resources and popular resources.
• Describe the key things to remember when searching for sources within the Ashford University Library (e.g., databases, FindIt@AU search tool).
• Detail how you will be most effective and efficient in finding resources that fit your research needs.

Please watch the required video tutorial Quick ‘n’ Dirty by clicking on the video below. Runtime: 4:15 min.

Click here for the Quick ‘n’ Dirty Transcript.

Format your paper according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Your paper should demonstrate your ability to use the functions within MS Word to create a document with the following elements:

• A title page (see below for specific information to include on this page)
• Page numbers located in the top, right corner of the page (header page number function)
• Paragraphs that are double spaced with the first line indented by .5 inch (line spacing function)
• Page margins set to one inch on all four sides (margins function)
• Spelling and grammar check (spelling & grammar function)

The Paper:

• Must be one to two pages in length (excluding title page and reference page) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Statements such as “This paper is about…” or “I am going to tell you…” are not acceptable in college-level writing.
• Must address the topic of this paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

sing Microsoft Word: What Does the Library Have to Offer?

Write a one- to two-page essay that describes the benefits of using the Ashford University Library. Your paper should:

• Explain the differences between scholarly resources and popular resources.
• Describe the key things to remember when searching for sources within the Ashford University Library (e.g., databases, FindIt@AU search tool).
• Detail how you will be most effective and efficient in finding resources that fit your research needs.

Please watch the required video tutorial Quick ‘n’ Dirty by clicking on the video below. Runtime: 4:15 min.

Click here for the Quick ‘n’ Dirty Transcript.

Format your paper according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Your paper should demonstrate your ability to use the functions within MS Word to create a document with the following elements:

• A title page (see below for specific information to include on this page)
• Page numbers located in the top, right corner of the page (header page number function)
• Paragraphs that are double spaced with the first line indented by .5 inch (line spacing function)
• Page margins set to one inch on all four sides (margins function)
• Spelling and grammar check (spelling & grammar function)

The Paper:

• Must be one to two pages in length (excluding title page and reference page) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Statements such as “This paper is about…” or “I am going to tell you…” are not acceptable in college-level writing.
• Must address the topic of this paper with critical thought.

Must list references