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What ethical principles should underlie reasonable and socially tolerable procedures for the collection of medical debt? Do hospitals have an ethical obligation to use debt collection powers differently than other creditors? This is for a discussion post! Please provide at least 100 words with your response. Thanks in advance.

How wide should the circle of people are who are responsible for medical debts be drawn? Should a spouse or family members be required to compensate hospitals for the costs of a spouse or relative’s health care? This is for a discussion post! Please provide at least 100 words with […]

When, if ever, is it permissible for tax-exempt hospital to engage in aggressive collection activities, including formal collection (including lawsuits and liens) and credit reporting when patients fail to pay? This is for a discussion post! Please provide at least 100 words with your response. Thanks in advance.

Identify which process analysis tool is best for identifying the potential causes of a problem and briefly explain how it identifies causes. Using that information give an example of a problem and explain the method of identifying the cause. This is for a discussion post! Please provide at least 200 […]

An elderly woman is seen in clinic and appears to have injuries consistent with spousal abuse. In that her husband is her primary caregiver, she feels very dependent on him. When you question her, she begs you not to say anything to him. 1. Google and review the function of […]

If you were to implement a research project to answer your clinical or management question: How will you ensure that ethical principles are fostered? What statistical analyses would you incorporate?