The purposes of this assignment are to help you a.) effectively use research resources through library data bases and search engines to complete course requirements, b.) improve your critical thinking skills, and c.) develop your effectiveness in writing about topics relevant to course objectives and health care administration.
The paper is to explore, in greater detail than the required readings and class discussion, any health economics or finance topic identified in this course syllabus. Each student will choose a topic, which has relevance to health care financial management for a health service organization (HSO). Examples include but are not limited to the following: the financial impact of Medicare rates on a health service organization; the use of cost benefit analysis by a HSO; the use of market analysis and strategic product lines; or the change in the utilization of funds by an HSO. The student will demonstrate his/her mastery of the selected topic in no more than 15 pages of text. Student's are required to submit to the instructor for approval a minimum one-half page write-up and brief outline on their proposed topic by the end of Week 4.
Research Paper topic summary and outline
Please choose any topic which has relevance to health care financial management for a health service organization (HSO) that we cover in class. Examples include but are not limited to the following: the financial impact of Medicare rates on a health service organization You must demonstrate your mastery of the selected topic in no more than 15 pages and submit in the class assignment area.