another writing assignment

HCA402—Module #6: Written Assignment #5:

Please see the grading rubric in the syllabus for specific requirements. In general, topics

responses should be in the form of a short application paper, 2-3 pages in length in APA

formatting, not including the required cover page and page for your reference list used to write

about your chosen topics. In your paper: 1) introduce your topics, 2) discuss your topics, and

then 3) make a conclusion about your topics.

In this assignment, the student will need to address the following healthcare quality initiatives

in a short application paper:

TOPIC: Healthcare quality initiatives.

 Explain the pay-for-performance quality initiatives under the Medicare Part A and Part B systems.

 Describe the important characteristics of screening tests and how they are used in both private and community health as a quality initiative.

 Go to CMS Hospital Compare, find a hospital in your area and describe your findings on its quality measures. See: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/