The intensifying debate around organisation of Senate, municipal and local elections in 2013, however, may offer an opportunity to pursue a governance accord that could finally mobilise domestic forces and better secure donor support for the transformation that has been touted ever since the 2010 earthquake. After several failed efforts to reach domestic agreement on basic issues, even strong donor supporters are becoming frustrated by the lack of leadership, governance and
In addition, newer technology requires that the hospital invest even more in providing the updated technology to its customers to be relevant in the competitive health care sector. Market Share: Bert Fish medical center has been having a challenging external environment and has been competing to keep its market share. The market share of Bert Fish (BFMC) in Volusia County as measured by inpatient discharges has been between 6.9-8.4% during the period of 2011-2013. Similarly, the Emergency Department has been having a market share of 10.2-11.1% in the county during the period of 2012-2013. Operations
China The massive trade surplus, large foreign exchange reserves, low cost of goods, and massive market size are the main strengths of the country. The economy is still undergoing a transition to more of a market economy. However, policy makers are committed to making these changes (China Business Forecast, 2014). Some of the weaknesses in the Chinese market is the over-supply of residential housing, resulting in ghost cities. The banks are under-capitalized in their inadequate financial system and this increases China’s banking sector risk (IHS, 2014).
The City of New Prospect faced the problem of improving the effectiveness of its housing and neighborhood servicing programs against the backdrop of forecasted declines in local incomes and long-standing dissatisfaction with responsiveness among the citizens. The ineffective provision of low income housing and failure to improve housing standards had been identified as a problem. As a result, the city council has elected to privatize the Community Development Department’s housing and neighborhood service responsibilities through a process of competitive bidding. The budget for these functions was $4.8million. There four bidders were Schulte’s Homes, La Lucha, Community Development Department and Neighborhood Network, with various level of experience, budgets and action plans.
Bonnie Miller February 21, 2012 Environmental Science Delta County Population Study Abstract: This report gives the reader a better understanding of Delta Counties population trends. Population is studied from the following perspective: life span, seasonal deaths, change/trends, age structure and the trends of Bay College enrollment. The hypothesis reflects an optimistic outlook for Delta County with long life spans and growing population. The results are contrary to my hypothesis, Delta County has a population that is ageing and declining. Delta County Population Study Introduction: Michigan’s Delta County populations have fluctuated moderately over time.
Hospitals are classified as urban, hospitals within a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), or rural, hospitals located outside an MSA. I believe that local labor rates directly affect healthcare costs. With this in mind, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) computes new wage averages each year from Medicare cost reports four years earlier. This is important because if hospitals wages in particular market are lower than the national average, payments will be reduced to reflect overpayment for a cycle. If the wages are above the national average, payments will be increased to reflect underpayments for a
The reviewed literature outlines the problems faced by employers and some of the options available. In addition, certain statistical information exists to support the research. While the California Department of Insurance works with the California State Legislature to reform the broken workers’ compensation system, businesses must fend for themselves in a troubled market that experiences annual premium increases of up to 100% or more (Lipold, 2002). This not only affects California businesses, but also has an impact on state employees, since many local governments also participate in workers’ compensation. Taxpayers bear the cost of government, so this is a double-hit for the citizens of California.
Beach erosion has become a complex problem within Florida beaches. We have seen a large increase of erosion among the few years since the research and surveys have increased. To some people this is just another project that Florida cannot afford and is unnecessary, but to others it is their back yard and place of relaxation. With the beaches decreasing daily and water levels rising mile long beaches have turned into half of what they used to be. Seeing that the beach erosion is not getting any smaller and it is continuously growing, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has decided to step in and take drastic matters to help.
Black history has been a progressive climb from without the lowest echelons of society during slavery to the highest. When you think of black history, we often think of the civil rights movement, of John Brown’s violent protests, of the Underground Railroad. But black history doesn’t end with any one event. It is always in the process of being made every day. Even in the last ten years, huge steps forward have been made at the very top governmental positions by notable and highly qualified black Americans who are making all of us proud in the contributions they are making to America.
Initial Post Savetria Palmer Analysis and assessment of the ethical and economic challenges related to financing healthcare According to Kovner and Knickman, the issue of how we pay for health care service dominated the public policy agenda during the first 2 years of the Obama administration (2011). While we probably all agree that our healthcare system needs to be revamped it is not an easy fix. Thus, the issue remains elusive. The cost of healthcare continues to spiral out of control. Some of the drivers of rising healthcare cost are demographics and new technologies (Laureate Education, 2012).