Intermountain Healthcare: Mission, Structure & Nursing
Intermountain was started as a small healthcare nonprofit organization, situated in Salt Lake City. With its well-crafted mission, a clearly stated vision, patient's oriented philosophy and a strategy to manage the organization effectively; it was soon able to manage over 32,000 employees. Helping the acute healthcare needs of Southeastern Idaho and Utah's residents, Intermountain's well-managed system of about 23 hospitals, clinics, physicians and health strategies; deliver clinically exceptional medical care and at an affordable rate.
Are Pharmacists Fairly Compensated? A Microeconomic Analysis
The duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist in the U.S. are hugely important to patients who are prescribed medications by their doctors. But is the average salary for a pharmacist ($116,000) sufficient to compensate a pharmacist? This paper takes the position that a pharmacist is earning sufficient amounts of money for the work and professionalism involved. The paper looks at the issue through microeconomics, macroeconomics, and pharmacoeconomics as well.