Week 5

Write an eight- to ten-page case analysis of the following article (which can be found in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library ProQuest database):

· Souza, M. & McCarty, B. (2007). From bottom to top: How one provider retooled its collections [Electronic version]. Healthcare Financial Management, 61(9), 67-73.

Include the following:

· Complete a summary of the case study that identifies the key problems and issues, provides background information, relevant facts, the solution employed, and the results achieved.

· Identify and explain the accounting practices California Sutter Health used in defining and solving its collection problems.

· Develop an alternative solution based on your own research using three to five academic sources from journals, professional organizations, and websites.

· State your informed opinion of the approach used by California Sutter Health, and provide support using concepts from your research and personal experience.

Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper:

· Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, not including the title page and reference page, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

· Must include a title page with the following:

· Title of Case Study

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

· Must use a visual such as a chart, table, graph, or other that relates to something you have learned in the class and is relevant to the case.

· Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

· Must use at least three scholarly sources.

· Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Writing Center.

· Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center