Assignment Objective: To summarize and synthesize course concepts.

· Choose one of the Unit Four topics (managed care, long-tem care, or population

health/barriers to healthcare access):

http://depts.washington.edu/bioethx/topics/manag.html

http://www.longtermcarelink.net/eldercare/long_term_care.htm

http://ethics.missouri.edu/healthcare-access.html

http://www.improvingpopulationhealth.org/blog/what-is-population-health.html

· Explore the current issues and challenges in the United States related to your chosen topic

Tied to Course Objectives:

1. Explain the conceptual framework of healthcare management in the U.S.

2. Differentiate among the major types of healthcare facilities.

3. Analyze a healthcare organization and determine what type of organizational structure would be most effective.

4. Identify the major forces affecting the delivery of health services and apply major organizational perspectives and theories to real problems.

5. Evaluate the different areas of managerial activity and understand the managerial role.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of motivation, leadership, and negotiation.

7. Identify and explain concepts in organizational designs, strategic alliances, and integrated delivery systems.

Directions for Assignment:

Create a 3-4 page Word document (excluding the title page and reference list). Use page headers and numbers, level headings, and in-text citations, following all APA formatting requirements.