I chose the topic: The economic challenges in the healthcare industry Research Paper Requirement The Research Paper, seven to eight full pages (exclusive of title and reference pages) in length, sh

• I chose the topic: The economic challenges in the healthcare industry. 
• You do have to do an outline based on this essay/topic

Research Paper Outline 

Submit your topic selection, a one to two page detailed outline with a cover page and reference page, including a list of at least three (3) scholarly sources that you will use in your research paper, plus the textbook.

Research Paper Requirement

The Research Paper, seven to eight full pages (exclusive of title and reference pages) in length, should demonstrate understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, your own research and the application of new knowledge. It must consist of a minimum of three (3) scholarly sources plus the textbook. 

For your final research paper, you will develop a high-quality essay with a focus on health management topics such as: 

• strategic planning and policy
• accountability of and/or relationships among board, medical staff and executive management
• financial management
• human resources management
• systems management
• plant and facility management
• comprehensive systems of services
• quality assessment and assurance
• professional, public, community or inter organization relations
• governmental relations or regulation
• marketing
• education
• research
• law and ethics

The quality of your research paper should be of such consistency that it could be submitted to the Richard J. Stull Student Essay Competition in Healthcare Management.  Please check out the following web site for further information and a sample undergraduate essay.

http://www.ache.org/Faculty_Students/student_essay.cfm