Feasibility
Study Topic and Area of Interest. A detailed feasibility study is an essential
element in the process of diligently assessing any new health services business
venture. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the
health care industry is currently one of the fastest growing fields in the
United States, and it is projected that the field will grow by 22 percent by
2018. This is compared to an 11 percent average growth rate for all other
industries (United States Department of Labor, 2012). Whether you are
considering new medical service lines, an expansion of your current operation,
or any other type of health care business venture, a feasibility study is an
essential planning tool for any future health care leader.
In this
assignment, you will be taking the first step toward the completion of your
final assignment by settling on the topic for your feasibility study. Please read
the Leff, et al (2005) article, “Hospital at Home: Feasibility and Outcomes of
a Program to Provide Hospital-Level Care at Home for Acutely Ill Older
Patients.” Reflect on the procedures and content found in the article to aid
you in choosing and shaping a topic for your feasibility study. The topic you
select should be of interest and meaningful to you and your career, and it must
be related to health care delivery.
Create a
document that includes the following:
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Title: Proposed title for the feasibility study
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Topic: Topic of the feasibility study
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Description: A brief description (250-500 words) of how the
proposal will impact the quality, availability, accessibility, and
affordability of care
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List of Resources: A list of five scholarly sources that you plan
to use as you complete your feasibility study
