HS400M5-5: Analyze the principles of the governance structure of health care organizations, including accreditation and professional associations’ oversight.

This competency assessment assesses the following Outcome(s):

HS400M5-5: Analyze the principles of the governance structure of health care organizations, including accreditation and professional associations’ oversight.

PC-3.2: Interact with others in a professional manner using appropriate communication and presentation skills.

Assignment Introduction:

You are the director of a large physician practice including primary care and specialists. You have been asked to write a memo to leadership and physicians on the benefits and drawbacks of telemedicine, and how it is regulated.

Assignment Directions:

This memo must:

• Define telemedicine
• Describe the potential benefits: reduced wait time, increased access to care, patient compliance, patient satisfaction.
• Explore the potential obstacles and challenges with initiating telemedicine
• Explain how telemedicine is regulated and what types of policies govern telemedicin