of the fasting growing professions and is the largest occupation in the healthcare industry (United States Department of Labor, 2010). In 2010 the Affordable Health Care Act was passed which has now changed many aspects of the nursing profession. The Institute of Medicine’s (2010) report discusses in detail the changes that need to occur within nursing education, nursing practice, and nursing leadership to support the healthcare changes that need to occur for the safety of the patients’. Nursing
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Health care reform in the United States has a long history. Reforms have often been proposed but have rarely been accomplished. In 2010, landmark reform was passed through two federal statutes enacted in 2010: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), signed March 23, 2010, and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 , which amended the PPACA and became law on March 30, 2010. Future reforms and ideas continue to be proposed, with notable arguments including a single-payer system
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13252 McKESSON CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
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and internal environment of the organization demand development of new strategies for the organization in order to ensure that the business remains viable. The strategic choice of the organization is critical for the achievement of both short term and long term goals of the organization. Organizational leaders and analysts must therefore conduct a thorough evaluation of various strategic alternatives by analyzing the risks involved, organizational capabilities, external environment, and whether the
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Such strategic planning guides managers, employees and stakeholders to focus on their common aim. By using strategic management, an organization utilizes a methodical way so that all their resources combine with their mission to underwrite their future success. Changes incorporated into a common goal demand strategic management especially in health care organizations. “A well-crafted, duly executed strategic plan can provide numerous intangible, internal benefits for a health care organization’s
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GCC Pharmaceutical Industry March 31, 2013 Alpen Capital was awarded the “Best Research House” at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2011 GCC Pharmaceutical Sector | March 31, 2013 Page | 2 Table of Contents 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................ 6 Scope of the Report .................................................................................. 6 Key Growth Drivers ........................
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Is there a link between AIDS and economic growth? Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome also known as AIDS, is one of the most deadly, diseases in human history. AIDS is cause by HIV, a virus that gradually attacks the body’s immune cells. It leaves the body unable to defend itself against infections, which normally leads to death. AIDS is caught by the HIV virus entering the bloodstream, usually by sexual intercourse or the use of contaminated needles. Africa, Asia, and Latin America have
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care entities non-profit, for-profit and government are different with funding, ownership, and type of services rendered. Financial managers, financial markets, and investors are the essential components that make up the financial world within a healthcare organization. Financial managers basically rely on investors to supply money through the financial markets when determining whether to use debt or use equity financing. To understand the full benefit of the financial resources, it is important
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comfort to an elderly gentleman, nurses have a special role they play in everyone’s life. Today, prospective nurses take on many challenges as they look forward to their career choice such as the education and need for nurses in the future, the employment options and healthcare costs, and the environment and people they may work with. Nursing as a career takes quite a bit of education and training. Many colleges offer education in associate degree programs of nursing. There are also many classes which
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STEM CELL RESEARCH AND THERAPYAND ITS IMPACTS ON SOCIETY Abstract There are several types of stem cells being used in stem cell research and therapy today. They are embryonic, adult and induced pluripotent stem cells. Each will be discussed further. This topic has stirred much moral, ethical and political debate as whether cells from fetuses should be used in this research. This impacts governmental policies on laws and funding. Another issue that must be analyzed is the economics and who
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