Assignment 1
1. Resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) is a schema used to determine how much money medical providers should be paid based on three separate factors: physician work (54%), practice expense (41%), and malpractice expense (5%). In the private sector in Saudi Arabia, a physician payment is based on fee-for-service methodology. Thinking of the coming mass privatization in Saudi, how it can be used to manage the physician practice? It is ideal to provide your answer as an executive summary. Additionally, giving examples is a plus (desirable).
2. X Company is a drug supply with 600 workers. As the company has been facing a financial struggle lately, the financial executive officer (CFO) recommended cutting down some expenses and he suggested to start with health insurance expenses by contracting with Y clinic for a monthly fixed subscription per worker. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this methodology for both providers (Y clinic) and payers (X Company)?
3. Criticize the episode of care reimbursement approach? (Form and express judgment on episode of care in regards to its applicability, risk?
4. Usually HIM department locates in the building basement with a roof leaking some water in the rainy days. With this electronic era and transformation in healthcare industry, what is your view of the HIM profession in the current?
5- What are the benefits of process mapping of healthcare process? What are the challenges of process mapping in general and specifically for Saudi healthcare?