The problem with healthcare texts is that by the time they are published; things can change dramatically. Hence, one of the

The problem with healthcare texts is that by the time they are published; things can change dramatically. Hence, one of the sections of your text is on the US Department of Veterans Affairs and it paints a pretty amazing picture of the VA in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. Unlike the ACA, the VA system is truly “socialized” medicine – a governmental (in this case, Federal) single-payor system with a defined population of enrollees that employs all healthcare professionals.
1. Given the 2014 allegations of mismanagement and data falsification; given the “VA transformation” – what happened?
Case: Staff Motivation at Sharp HealthCare
Remember, for the case look in the back of the chapter.
1. What are the key factors in Sharp’s successful approach to motivation?
2. Do you see any weaknesses in the Sharp approach?
3. Can the Sharp approach be replicated in other health care organizations? What are some important barriers and facilitators to using the Sharp approach?

Book: Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Bioethical Issues, Expanded (14th Edition