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Week 1 U.S. Health
Care Timeline

It is essential to identify, examine, and understand the
history and foundations of health care in the U.S. as this will be the
foundation for understanding health care systems though this course and in practice. Students will need to show a thorough
understanding of the framework and dates of events while clearly demonstrating
the impact and importance that these events have had in the medical field.

For this assignment you will need to create a timeline that
includes a minimum of 10 significant dates in the history of health care.
Include the following in your timeline:

Important events or eras in health care and their impact.

Major figures and their contributions to health care.

The formation of the various health-related organizations.

In addition to the timeline, include a 500-word
summary,written in the third person, of your predictions of how current health
care reform policies will impact the future of health care, written in third
person.

Two references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are
required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

Week 2 Health Care
Essay: Cost, Access, and Quality

An understanding of health care cost, access to care, and
quality of care is vital for health care professionals, as is the ability to
articulate these issues. For this
assignment, students will examine the effects of cost and the issues associated
with accessing quality care, both in a historical context as well as the future
impact on health care. For this assignment, address the following in 750-1,000
word paper:

Identify the factors contributing to the rising cost of
health care. When did rising health care costs become an issue? Why are health
care costs continuing to rise? What can
be done to address this issue?

Identify the impact that cost is having on access to care.
How does access to health care today compare to 10 years ago? Can providers
refuse care to those with certain payment methods such as Medicaid? Do you
believe that we will have universal access to health care in the future?

Discuss the issue of providing quality care. How much of a
factor is cost in determining quality of care? What does the future of health
care look like with regard to quality?

Two references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are
required for this assignment.

Remember that this word count does not include your title
page or reference page.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Week 2 CLC – Group
Project Agreement

Complete the CLC Group Project Agreement form. Only one CLC
Group Project Agreement form needs to be completed for your group. Your
instructor will assign group members in Topic 2. The CLC Group Project
Agreement form will benefit your group’s
process by:

Creating an opportunity to introduce yourself to ther group
members.

Clarifying strengths that would benefit the outcome of the
project.

Defining time commitments that can be made for the CLC.

Fostering trust by following through on commitments made to
the CLC in a timely manner.

Providing a plan for resolving CLC issues before they occur.

HLT- 205 CLC Group Project Agreement

Grading Criteria

Due in Topic 2

CLC
Course Information

Course Name/Section Number:
Instructor’s Name:
Start Date of the Course:

CLC
Member Contact Information
(Who is in our group?)

Due in Topic 2

CLC Member Name	Primary E-mail Address	Secondary E-mail Address	Other Contact Information

Due in Topic 2

CLC Group
Values
(What do we need to do to ensure our
team’s success?)

What Each Team Member Agrees to Do	Why This Is Important to the Team
Check into the CLC regularly to review progress on the assignment.
Contribute ideas and feedback to the group from initial discussions throughout project completion.
Communicate with all CLC members as soon as a problem or issue arises.
Maintain respectful communications with all team members.
Complete assigned tasks by the deadlines set by the CLC members.
Take a leadership role in CLC assignments.
Make sure to cite and reference all sources of information used in completing tasks.
Other:
Other:

Due in Topic 3

Project
Management Specifics
(What needs to be undertaken to complete the CLC project?)

CLC Group Member’s Name	Task to be Completed by This Team Member (This section will change for each CLC Project.)	Due Date for Completing the Task for the CLC to Review
	Contributing one or more ideas for how the project should be completed.
	Outlining the CLC project.
	Assigning tasks to CLC members.
	Performing research on assigned topics and writing it up for CLC members to review.
	Making sure everyone meets their assigned deadlines for tasks.
	Proofreading and editing the paper.
	Submitting the paper via the Assignments feature by the due date deadline.
	Other:
	Other:

CLC Group
Interaction Guidelines
(How can we anticipate and deal with
group conflict when it arises?)

What Could Happen To Impede Our Teamwork?	What We Will Do if This Happens?
A CLC member doesn’t provide project ideas or feedback to other team members.
A CLC member doesn’t complete his/her task at all.
A CLC member completes his/her task, but turns it in after the agreed-upon due date.
Other:
Other:

Due in Topic 5

CLC Group
Review Process
(What makes a CLC effective?)

What did Our CLC Do Well This Time? (This section will change for each CLC Project.)	What Can We Do to be a More Effective CLC Next Time? (This section will change for each CLC Project.)

Week 3 Gaining Trust
With Cultural Disparities

For this assignment, you will apply critical thinking to
what you have learned up to this point in this course regarding the successes
and failures of the U.S. health care system as it relates to issues of cost,
access, and quality. You are expected to address these topics from the
perspective of a medical professional that is both ethical and respectful.

Select a vulnerable population as described in your textbook
and complete a 1,000-1,250 word paper that addresses the following:

Describe elements that contribute to this population’s
distrust of the health care system and/or medical treatments. Why is trust
important? Can we effectively treat a patient whose trust we do not have? Why?

Discuss how the U.S. health care system has served this
population both historically and today.

Three references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are
required for this assignment.

Remember this word count does not include your title page or
reference page.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Week 4 Managed Care
Presentation

The most powerful force shaping the U.S. health care
delivery system is managed care. As a health care professional, it is vital
that you understand the managed care system, as it impacts all stakeholders.
The purpose of this assignment will be for you to demonstrate your knowledge of
managed care through a PowerPoint presentation that explains the following:

An explanation of what a managed care organization (MCO) is
and how MCOs

evolved.

The identification of the accrediting bodies for MCOs and an
explanation of the types of care they oversee.

A description of managed care plans, such as HMOs and PPOs.

An explanation of the impact of MCOs on cost, access, and
quality.

An explanation of what an accountable care organization is
and its relationship to MCOs.

The PowerPoint presentation will be comprised of 10-12
slides with detailed speaker notes containing in-text citations.

Three references (minimum) in addition to your text book are
required for this assignment.

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and
references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Week 5 Outpatient vs.
Hospital Presentation

In this this assignment you will be comparing outpatient
services to those offered by hospitals. As medical professionals we need to
understand the roles of each and how they differ.

Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the
following:

Compare the roles of outpatient services and hospitals
related to their place within the health care delivery system. How are they
similar? How are they different?

How have the roles of outpatient services and hospitals
evolved from historical times to the present?

Identify three functions shared by both outpatient services
and hospitals. How do outpatient services and hospitals differ in their
approach to these functions? How are they similar?

Which type of health provider (outpatient services or
hospitals) has been most effective in caring for underserved populations?
Explain your reasoning.

Are the financial challenges faced by hospitals different
from those of outpatient services? How are they similar?

Your presentation must have 10-12 slides and cite a minimum
of two references other than your textbook.

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and
references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Week 5 CLC –
Technology Advancements Presentation

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) groups were created
by the instructor in Topic 2. The instructor will observe the participation
within the CLC discussion forums, so all materials and communication should be
exchanged in the CLC forum between team members. Individuals not participating
may lose points at the end of the assignment.

The purpose of this assignment is to focus on identifying a
technology around treatment advancements, administrative efficiencies, or
patient service. Understanding the use of technology and telehealth in health
care is vital as this is certainly the future of health care.

As a team, you need to select a single technology as the
topic for this assignment and prepare a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation,
with speaker notes, that addresses the following:

What areas of health care are impacted by the selected
technology?

What are the cost and benefits of the selected technology?

What is the selected technology’s impact on cost, access,
and quality?

Could the selected technology lead to cultural disparities?
Explain your reasoning.

What are the financial implications of the selected
technology?

Is the selected technology leading to more efficient health
care? Justify your reasoning.

Include an introduction that hightlights the major points of
the presentation, a conclusion, and a references slide. Cite a minimum of four
credible references in addition to the course textbook.

Deliver the sequence of content in an organized manner.

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and
references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

HLT- 205 CLC Group Project Agreement

Grading Criteria

Due in Topic 2

CLC
Course Information

Course Name/Section Number:
Instructor’s Name:
Start Date of the Course:

CLC
Member Contact Information
(Who is in our group?)

Due in Topic 2

CLC Member Name	Primary E-mail Address	Secondary E-mail Address	Other Contact Information

Due in Topic 2

CLC Group
Values
(What do we need to do to ensure our
team’s success?)

What Each Team Member Agrees to Do	Why This Is Important to the Team
Check into the CLC regularly to review progress on the assignment.
Contribute ideas and feedback to the group from initial discussions throughout project completion.
Communicate with all CLC members as soon as a problem or issue arises.
Maintain respectful communications with all team members.
Complete assigned tasks by the deadlines set by the CLC members.
Take a leadership role in CLC assignments.
Make sure to cite and reference all sources of information used in completing tasks.
Other:
Other:

Due in Topic 3

Project
Management Specifics
(What needs to be undertaken to complete the CLC project?)

CLC Group Member’s Name	Task to be Completed by This Team Member (This section will change for each CLC Project.)	Due Date for Completing the Task for the CLC to Review
	Contributing one or more ideas for how the project should be completed.
	Outlining the CLC project.
	Assigning tasks to CLC members.
	Performing research on assigned topics and writing it up for CLC members to review.
	Making sure everyone meets their assigned deadlines for tasks.
	Proofreading and editing the paper.
	Submitting the paper via the Assignments feature by the due date deadline.
	Other:
	Other:

CLC Group
Interaction Guidelines
(How can we anticipate and deal with
group conflict when it arises?)

What Could Happen To Impede Our Teamwork?	What We Will Do if This Happens?
A CLC member doesn’t provide project ideas or feedback to other team members.
A CLC member doesn’t complete his/her task at all.
A CLC member completes his/her task, but turns it in after the agreed-upon due date.
Other:
Other:

Due in Topic 5

CLC Group
Review Process
(What makes a CLC effective?)

What did Our CLC Do Well This Time? (This section will change for each CLC Project.)	What Can We Do to be a More Effective CLC Next Time? (This section will change for each CLC Project.)

Week 6 Benchmark –
Disparity Analysis Chart

As a health care professional, it is important not only to
be aware of underserved populations but the similarities and differences among
these populations. In this assignment, you will create a chart in Microsoft
Word that profiles two minority populations, which can be selected from the
options on the Office of Minority Health (OMH) website:

The Office of Minority HealthThe Office of Minority
HealthThe Office of Minority Health

http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=26

Your profile for each population needs to contain information
for the following categories:

Demographics: How large is the group’s population size
within the United States? What is the age range that comprises the largest
segment of the population?

Cultural Norms: Lifestyle and diet habits that may have a
significant impact on health.

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs: Are there belief systems
that may impact health-related decisions?

Primary Insurance Coverage: What portion of the population
has coverage?

Education: What is the average education level for this
population?

Medical Conditions: Are there medical conditions common to
the population?

Outreach: What efforts have been made to increase medical
access to the population?

Based on the chart’s information, write a 800-1,000 word
paper that discusses the following:

The similarities and differences of these two groups with
regard to accessing health care.

As health care professionals, could we address these factors
so as to increase trust in these populations?

What role do you believe cultural proficiency among health
care professionals may have in mitigating the challenges in providing service
to these groups?

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and
references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Week 7 Policy
Interview Analysis

Details:

Important Notice:

It is important for students, as they progress through this
program, to learn from those currently working in health care. For this
assignment, students will interview a health care professional. It is important
that you start a search for potential candidates to interview at the beginning
of the course as many health care professionals have limited availability due
to their schedules. It is recommended that upon finding a candidate for the
interview that you schedule a meeting a few weeks in advance. You may complete
the interview face to face, over the phone, or through an e-mail correspondence
if necessary.

The Interview:

Identify at least 10 questions around governmental policy
that are critical to understanding current and future issues in specific
delivery settings. Refine your questions so that they are relevant to the
person or policy that the interview is based on. Conduct the interview at the
agreed upon time in a professional manner.

Summary Paper:

After you have completed the interview, write a 750-1,000
word paper that summarizes your findings. Cite at least two resources in
addition to your textbook for this class.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center