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Unit 3 DB

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

You have been part of the orthopedic center for 5 years. In that time, you have seen the center grow and the need for expansion.

• Discuss how you can influence the chief executive officer (CEO) to consider expansion and new technology.
• Discuss the potential for increased revenue, the front-end and back-end financial consideration, and the ability to increase patients' quality of care (with improved outcomes).
• What are some of the barriers you might encounter from the CEO?
• Would other stakeholders in the center agree or disagree with your position? Why?

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Unit 3 IP

You have been part of the orthopedic center for 5 years. In that time, you have seen the center grow and the need for expansion.

Write a paper of 2–3 pages discussing the external forces that can impact the decision-making process for growth.

In your paper, answer the following questions::

• How will government regulation impact decision making?
• Will the community's makeup be a consideration for decision makers?
• How can the market share be instrumental in deciding on capital expenditures and the creation of new health care programs and services?
• What is benchmarking, and how does it influence economical organizational decision making?