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1. Write a 3-5 page executive report that explains how a market force
affects the
Write a 3-5 page executive report that explains how a market force affects the health care
industry and describes an associated ethical challenge that could influence management
practices. Recommend two strategies to prevent or address the ethical challenge and
explain how the strategies maintain compliance with external
regulations.IntroductionExternal market forces present a tremendous challenge to a health
care manager. Any changes in society connected to demographics, the government,
economics, politics, legislation, and even weather can affect the health care industry. This is
true on global, national, state, and local levels. An effective manager must stay abreast of
current issues, while simultaneously attempting to accurately forecast and prepare for
future change.In addition, there is an overwhelming array of both mandatory and non-
mandatory regulatory agencies and organizations that control the health care system. The
organizations can be national, state, or local, and include consumer advocacy organizations
as well. They exist as external entities to protect the community and limit the power of the
industry in various ways. Health care managers have a responsibility to understand, remain
updated on, and assure compliance with specific guidelines and regulations in their sector
of the industry to remain in compliance and uphold an outstanding reputation for
themselves and their organization. Strategic planning, development, and implementation of
policies and procedures, training of staff, and building a strong organizational culture
support this compliance. They also present internal opportunities for effective leaders to
model stewardship and fiduciary duty toward the community.Successful health care
managers model stewardship and fiduciary duty by reaching outward to serve as advocates
for their organization and profession. Active participation in professional organizations is
recommended as a strategy to build personal and organizational trust and integrity in the
community. The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR), based on the business
management triple bottom line concept, is embraced by many health care organizations.
The ethical perspectives of CSR support health care managerial efforts in the development
of positive connections and partnerships in the community. This creates social value and is
a demonstration of stewardship and fiduciary duty. This could translate locally, nationally,
or globally, depending on the type of health care organization involved.In addition to our
evolving health care reform efforts, three major influential market forces are affecting our
current health care system. On a fundamental level, the transition from a patriarchal to a

2. managed-care system has dramatically changed the delivery of health care services. The
demographic shift in our population due to the aging of the baby boomers is causing a
profound change in the health care industry. Public interest in and demand for integrative
medicine alternatives and options, especially in terms of surgical and injury recovery, pain
management, and cancer treatment, is expanding. Ethical issues and considerations, based
on these external market forces, are emerging and forcing organizations and managers to
come up with new and effective strategies, policies, and procedures to successfully prevent
and address them.PreparationFor this assessment, suppose you work for a health care
organization whose senior leadership strives to make ethical decisions related to ever-
changing external forces. As part of the management team, you have been assigned to
analyze one of the market forces affecting the health care industry. You need to choose one
of the following market forces: Managed care. Caring for aging baby boomers. Integrative
medicine.Then you need to choose one segment of the health care system (insurance,
reimbursement industry, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and so on) to use as the focus
of this analysis. For example, you may decide to focus on integrative medicine in long-term
care facilities.Review the resources provided and conduct your own research on the topic
you have selected. You will need to use current, relevant information and statistics from at
least three authoritative resources to support your work. Be sure you also look at
regulatory agencies that oversee the topic and health care system segment you
selected.Format this assessment as an executive report, following APA guidelines for
citations and references. Please be sure you include a title page and a references
page.InstructionsIn the executive report you develop for this assessment, be sure you
complete the following: Explain how the market force you selected is affecting the health
care industry. Include any statistics you found during your research. Describe at least one
ethical challenge related to the market force that might influence organizational
management practices. Recommend at least two strategies leadership might use to prevent
or address the challenge. Consider whether a CSR initiative could help prevent the ethical
challenge. Explain how your recommended strategies will maintain compliance with
external regulations.Additional Requirements Include a title page and references page.
Number of pages: 3–5, double-spaced. At least three current, authoritative resources. APA
format for citations and references. Times New Roman font, 12-point.Note: The
assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to
complete them in sequence.Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this
assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the
following assessment scoring guide criteria: Competency 1: Explain how ethical theories
and principles influence health care organizational management practice.