In a 5-6 page paper, provide an overview and evaluation of a healthcare
regulatory agency (e.g. the FDA, CMS, or the Joint Commission) to gain a strong understanding of the
agency
and its impact on healthcare delivery. Please speak/email with the professor with your selected agency
for
approval prior to writing your paper. (SLO 2,3,4) 15% of grade.
Include an overview of agency:
i. Purpose- How is it supposed to help the healthcare system?
ii. Scope- Who/what does it help?
iii. Organization- Who/what does it report to?
iv. Financing- Where does its funding come from?
Include an evaluation of agency:
i. Successes- How does the agency perform well at its stated objectives?
ii. Weaknesses- How could the agency be more helpful?
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