Regulating Health Care

To what degree should private sector insurance companies regulate managed care issues such as the approval of procedures, referrals, and other decisions?

Michael Porter's Industry Analysis

According to Porter what determines the level of competitive intensity in an industry? According to Porter -"industry analysis" is Pepsi-Cola a substitute for Coca-Cola? How does competitive intensity change in a "fragmented industry" VERSUS A "consolidated industry"

Prospective payment (DRG) and managed care

How do prospective payment (DRG) and managed care propose to correct this excess spending? Please provide references.

USA Balance of payments with trading partners

1) The United States usually has a negative balance of payments. How has it reached such a state? Is that good or bad? Why? 2) Need the reference for the following attachment.

Calculate the measures of central tendency and dispersion.

1) First, calculate the measures of central tendency and dispersion. 2) Then, display your descriptive statistical data using graphic and tabular techniques. 3) Summarize the data both by overall question response and by the categories used in the demographic question. 4) Then, display your descriptive statistical data using graphic and tabular techniques. If you can assist me in the 1st two questions, I can complete the summary. Thanks