Answer the ten questions attatched

Healthcare Settings Analysis

Midterm Exam Worksheet

QUESTION 1

What is Case 8 about? Give a brief overview/summary of the case.

How does Dr. Bethe spend his time? Is the medical director position a low or high risk job for him?

The job descriptions of the three qualified positions of medical directors overlap considerably.

Dr. Bethe observes that he expects to make a bigger difference at Xtra Mile than he could have at the local integrating hospital system? Why do you think he believes that? How realistic do you think he was being about this? Why?

What do you think of the “quality” incentive system outlined in the final exhibit of the case? What behaviors does it seem designed to motivate? How much do you think that it will actually impact on the PCP practices? How would you go about motivating them?

What advice can you offer Dr. Bethe about doing his job better in the future? Are you satisfied with his time allocation, or do you recommend some changes of strategy or tactics?

This case contains details about the background of a medical director.

 True

 False

In this case, none of the medical directors have matching job descriptions.

 True

 False

What are the advantages to the provider of a large, integrated database?

1. How has Xtra Mile covered physicians in the Georgia market?