Part 1: Due Week 2:  Students will submit their topic, one paragraph Introduction of what students will be discussing, and two references in APA format.  After you submit Part 1 I will let students know if their topic has met the requirements.
Below is the Final Research Project:
Students will choose a Managed Care Topic. Students can choose any topic from the book. Below are some Examples:

• Pros and Cons of Managed Care In America
• Challenges in Managing Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
• Challenges in Managing Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)
• Legal Issues Associated with Managed Care Contracting.
• Challenges in Utilization and Case Management in Managed Care.
• Approaches to Disease Management in Managed Care.
• Managing Quality Improvement in Managed Care.
• Preventing Fraud and Abuse in Managed Care.
• Complying with State and Federal Regulation of Managed Care.
• Problems in Medicare Managed Care
• Problems in Medicaid Managed Care
• Effective Information Systems in Managed Care

Students will submit their Managed Care Project in APA format and include the following.  The project will be at least 5 pages not including cover sheet and citation page. Spelling and Grammar Counts.

1. Introduction: Students will submit a one paragraph introduction of the topic they will be discussing.
2. Body of the Paper will include the following.

• Explain your topic in detail.
• Define the Challenges and Problems with your topic.
• What are recommended solutions to the challenges and problems?
• Are there any implementation to solve the challenges and problems?
• What is your opinion on the topic and what would you do if you were in charge to fix the problem.
• 3.Conclusion
• 4.Work Cited in APA format. Students will have at least two references.