The topic and guideline are in the file that I attached. There is one suggested reference for you to take a look at, and you can use it too.

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Topic:

Which entities lobby on behalf of MCOs?

https://www.ahip.org/

Format of Research Paper: 5-7 pages

1. Introduction: 1-2 pages

2. Analysis: Explore your assigned topic and how it relates to issues we have discussed in class this semeter. 2-3 pages

3. Discussion: 2 pages

4. References: no limit.

Guidelines

Introduction : State your assigned topic. Provide a brief introduction of the topic and its relevance to managed care or managed care organizations.

Analysis : Please address all of the following elements, not necessarily in this order:

· Explore the assigned topic in detail. Build an argument/analysis using specific references that are sourced.

· Make explicit reference to managed care and/or managed care organizations, and the principles that guide them, based on what you’ve learned in the course.

· Explore sources of information in addition to the “suggested starting reference” provided along with your assigned topic.

Discussion : Overall evaluation and interpretation of the ideas presented in your paper.

Grading Criteria (75 points):

1. Introduction [15 points]

2. Analysis, including the use of sources to support specific claims. [35 points]

3. Discussion and Summary/Conclusion. [15 points]

4. Grammar, spelling, subtitles, APA format, and other format considerations [10 points]