HCM 340 Written Assignments See topic schedule for due dates. Assignment Rubric Clear thesis statement based on specific assignment Covers specified elements of the assignment within body of text and includes a strong conclusion APA format overall and correctly cites sources in APA format Correct sourcing of materials and uses at least 2 sources (1 source can be text) Spelling and grammar correct and 500-800 word in length Total Possible Points Points Possible 2 12 2 2 2 20 Points Achieved Written Assignment 1 Find three (3) organizations that provide consumers with provider performance information. You may have to go to the internet to find them. For each of these organizations, describe the type of information available, the demographics (type and locations of providers) of the providers for which they have information (hospitals, academic medical centers, physicians, ambulatory care centers, etc. are some examples of the demographics), and who funds the organization. This may take a little detective work. Finally, give your opinion as to the value and uses of the information on each site: who would find it helpful, if at all. Written Assignment 2 Identify major factors that have resulted in the shift from single physician practice to multi- physician practices. Describe the implications of this shift for consumers, the overall care, financial impact, and the healthcare delivery system as a whole.

HCM 340 Written Assignments See topic schedule for due dates. Written Assignment 1 Find three (3) organizations that provide consumers with provider performance information. You may have to go to the internet to find them. For each of these organizations, describe the type of information available, the demographics (type and locations of providers) of the providers for which they have information (hospitals, academic medical centers, physicians, ambulatory care centers, etc. are some examples of the demographics), and who funds the organization. This may take a little detective work. Finally, give your opinion as to the value and uses of the information on each site: who would find it helpful, if at all. Written Assignment 2 Identify major factors that have resulted in the shift from single physician practice to multi- physician practices. Describe the implications of this shift for consumers, the overall care, financial impact, and the healthcare delivery system as a whole