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Use the fоllоwing vignette tо аnswer questions 30 аnd 31: A 28-yeаr old female presents to her Primary Care Physician with complaints of fatigue and lightheadedness. She indicates that her symptoms have been worsening over the past several months. She also states that she has been getting easily exhausted lately and has experienced several fainting spells causing her to fall during the last fewl months. She denies being pregnant. The patient reports that she eats well from all food groups. She reports drinking more than 5 alcoholic drinks multiple times per week. She works at a busy local café, which causes her consistent stress, which occasionally manifests as bouts of stomach aches. Her temperature is 98.2°F (36.8°C), blood pressure is 114/64 mmHg, pulse is 98/min, respirations are 12/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. Neurologic examination reveals loss of vibration sense, spasticity, and a positive Babinski sign. Laboratory studies show the following: Hemoglobin: 9.0 g/dL Hematocrit: 29% Leukocyte count: 6,700/mm^3 with normal differential Platelet count: 199,400/mm^3 Methylymalonic acid: 1.0 umol/L (normal < 0.40 umol/L) Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this patient's symptoms?
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Directiоns: This questiоn is bаsed upоn the following story. If you аre uncertаin, weigh the pros and cons of each choice before deciding. As you read over the story, keep in mind the lessons from the article “Six Habits of Merely Effective Negotiators.” CC Computing has an excellent reputation and has an opportunity to close the largest sale in the history of the company. The account is with the Government of Macholand. It is believed that with effective negotiations, CC Computing is likely to close this profitable business. One of the candidates you are considering sending to Macholand is Bill Smith. Bill has been in the marketing/sales department for five years. He has an excellent reputation and he has a broad understanding of the product line. Bill’s only international experience was three years ago where he had a minor role in a mid-size deal in England. However, his assistance was considered crucial in making the sale. The other candidate you are considering sending to Macholand is Jane Hayastan. Jane has an MBA in international business, six years’ experience with CC Computing, and she was responsible for and negotiated two major international deals in Norway and Sweden. Her results have been key to her promotions. She also has an excellent reputation and she also has a broad understanding of the product line. With effective negotiations CC Computing is certain to make a profitable sale to the Macholand government. The challenge is that women in Macholand may not be treated equally to men, but this pertains mostly to local women. When working abroad, a woman may be treated first as a business associate and then as a woman. But there is no way of knowing for sure how the Macho’s would react to Jane. It is impossible to know beforehand who will be the key contacts in Macholand since the Government has not yet decided who will be negotiating on their behalf. The biggest sale in the history of the company is worth $145 million and the CEO feels that the two best candidates to consider sending are Bill and Jane. The CEO is willing to invest all the required resources to get the deal done. As soon as Jane heard about the possible sale in Macholand, she asked senior management to send her. Jane believes that by closing this sale, she will be the top contender to replace the CEO when he retires. Bill would be happy to go to Macholand but, if he isn’t sent, he won’t be upset. Question: It is rumored in the business community that securing a contract with the Macho government requires paying two percent of the contract amount to a certain government official. It is not a published requirement in Macholand and you are asked by the official who requested the money to keep the payment confidential. Your company has a policy against paying this type of fee. What should be your next step?
ABC Rehаb Services is а fоr-prоfit, multi-site prоvider of outpаtient PT services in western Florida. You are the Clinical Manager at ABC Rehab’s Tampa location and report to the Director of Operations for the larger corporation. There are 3 competitor clinics within 5 miles of your site. Details about the clinic you supervise are as follows: Staffing Clinical Except for the contractor, this team has worked together for 4 years. They collectively have 32 years of experience. Staff includes: Clinical manager (50% patient care) 2 staff PT (both geriatric clinical specialists) 2 staff PTA 1 contractor PT Non-Clinical 1 administrative secretary Operations Your payer mix is comprised of 40% of patients with Medicare part B. Current volume of patients treated is an average of 400 visits/week, including about 20 new evaluations/week. All new evaluations are seen 1:1 and scheduled for 1 hour, follow up sessions are double-booked on the hour. Assume that your site’s billing practices follow the 8-minute rule. There is a 10% cancellation rate (which has already been accounted for in previous numbers). General patient care hours are M-F, 8-5. Current productivity expectation is 24 billable units/8-hour day = 3 units/hour (PT evaluation = 2 units, otherwise 1 unit for every 15 minutes of direct patient care) Actual Financial Information for Calendar Year 2023 (Numbers based on 50 weeks of patient care/year to account for holidays and staff time off) (Full year information estimated based on year to date through Oct. 2023) Gross Revenue: $1,050,000 Gross Expenses: $600,000 Variable: Salaries: $500,000 Clinical Manager: $100,000 PT: $75,000 (x2) PTA: $50,000 (x2) Contractor PT: $125,000 Administrative Secretary: $25,000 Supplies/Equipment: $10,000 Fixed: Rent, utilities, marketing, and other overhead: $90,000 Profit (from operations) for Calendar Year 2023: $450,000 Budgeted Financial Information for Calendar Year 2024) (Numbers based on 50 weeks of patient care/year to account for holidays and staff time off) Budgeted Profit (from operations) for Calendar Year 2024: $500,000 Gross Revenue: $1,050,000 Gross Expenses: $550,000 Variable: Salaries: $450,000 Supplies/Equipment: $10,000 Fixed: Rent, utilities, marketing, and other overhead: $90,000 Recent federal healthcare legislation has been passed which will go into effect on January 1, 2024. The legislation impacts Medicare and includes two primary changes: There will be 10% reduction in reimbursement for all patients with traditional Medicare fee for service insurance. This reduction will include services provided under Medicare part B. Medicare will now cover 1 preventative wellness evaluation by a PT per calendar year for traditional Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+. It will be reimbursed at $200/visit. While these changes offer both opportunities and threats, your budget has already been completed for 2024. You have already been informed that the expectation will be that there will be no reduction in profit despite these changes and no new (unbudgeted) expenses will be approved. The Director of Operations has encouraged you and other clinical managers to start working on strategies immediately. Answer the following questions based on this information.