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/
