Critical Thinking2 – Healthcare Law and Ethics

In this assignment you
will examine the legal structure and governance of hospitals. Read
“Alternatives for Developing a Hospital” (4.1) on pages 57-59 in Contemporary
Issues in Healthcare Law and Ethics. In this case study you will explore
options available for Jefferson County’s new hospital. Write a 4-5 page report
to the Jefferson County Board evaluating each option and provide your
recommendation of the type of structure that would best serve the needs of this
county.

Your
report should address the following substantive requirements:

·Description and
assessment of each type of structure (public, nonprofit, and for-profit).
Include pros and cons for each type.

·Compare and contrast
the three types including advantages and disadvantages for each. Using the
table on page 59 of the textbook as a model, create a similar table with your
assessment for submission. This table may be included in an appendix section or
in the body of your paper, but cannot be longer than one page. It is okay to
single-space text in the table.

·Argue your
recommendation for your chosen structure that would best serve the needs of
this county.

Your
report should meet the following structural requirements:

·Be 4-5 pages in
length, not including the cover or reference pages.

·Be formatted according
to APA Requirements.

·Provide support for
your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of four (4) scholarly
articles. Two (2) of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or
lectures, but two (2) must be external.

·Utilize the following
headings to organize the content in your work.

·Introduction

·Description and
Assessment

·Compare and Contrast

·Recommendation

·Conclusion