HCA402—Module #6: Written Assignment #5

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/