According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Patient Protection

question 8

Essay

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act prompted the emergence of several models of healthcare that may offer viable alternatives to the traditional fee-for-service healthcare system. When using a comparison of a fee-for-service healthcare delivery model with an alternative healthcare model as a basis for the DNP project, explain key factors that should be addressed.

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side of an account (debit or credit) on which increases to the account are recorded, determined by the account type.

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity over a period of time.

Permanent/Temporary

Categories of accounts in accounting where permanent accounts appear on the balance sheet and temporary accounts are closed at year's end, affecting income summary.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is increased, indicating the typical balance of that account in accordance with the double-entry bookkeeping system.