This document provides instructions for a series of assignments for a health care course. It outlines an assignment comparing outpatient services to hospital services that requires students to create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation addressing differences in roles, evolution over time, shared and differing functions, effectiveness in serving underserved groups, and financial challenges. References and citations are required. The presentation will be submitted to Turnitin for evaluation based on a rubric.

1. GCU HLT 205 Week 1 Assignment U.S. Health Care
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It is essential to identify, examine, and understand
the history and foundations of health care in the
U.S. as this will be the foundation for
understanding health care systems though this
course and in practice. Students will need to show
a thorough understanding of the framework and
dates of events while clearly demonstrating the
impact and importance that these events have had
in the medical field.
For this assignment you will need to create a
timeline that includes a minimum of 10 significant

2. dates in the history of health care. Include the
following in your timeline:
Important events or eras in health care and their
impact.
Major figures and their contributions to health
care.
The formation of the various health-related
organizations.
In addition to the timeline, include a 500-word
summary, written in the third person, of your
predictions of how current health care reform
policies will impact the future of health care,
written in third person.
Two references (minimum) in addition to your
textbook are required for this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

3. You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

4. GCU HLT 205 Week 1 Assignment U.S. Health Care
Timeline NEW
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It is essential to identify, examine, and understand
the history and foundations of health care in the
U.S. as this will be the foundation for
understanding health care systems though this
course and in practice. Students will need to show
a thorough understanding of the framework and
dates of events while clearly demonstrating the
impact and importance that these events have had
in the medical field.
For this assignment you will need to create a
timeline that includes a minimum of 10 significant

5. dates in the history of health care. Include the
following in your timeline:
Important events or eras in health care and their
impact.
Major figures and their contributions to health
care.
The formation of the various health-related
organizations.
In addition to the timeline, include a 500-word
summary, written in the third person, of your
predictions of how current health care reform
policies will impact the future of health care,
written in third person.
Two references (minimum) in addition to your
textbook are required for this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

6. You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

7. GCU HLT 205 Week 2 Assignment 2 Health Care
Essay: Cost, Access, and Quality NEW
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An understanding of health care cost, access to
care, and quality of care is vital for health care
professionals, as is the ability to articulate these
issues. For this assignment, students will examine
the effects of cost and the issues associated with
accessing quality care, both in a historical context
as well as the future impact on health care. For this
assignment, address the following in 750-1,000
word paper:

8. Identify the factors contributing to the rising cost
of health care. When did rising health care costs
become an issue? Why are health care costs
continuing to rise? What can be done to address
this issue?
Identify the impact that cost is having on access to
care. How does access to health care today
compare to 10 years ago? Can providers refuse
care to those with certain payment methods such
as Medicaid? Do you believe that we will have
universal access to health care in the future?
Discuss the issue of providing quality care. How
much of a factor is cost in determining quality of
care? What does the future of health care look like
with regard to quality?
Two references (minimum) in addition to your
textbook are required for this assignment.
Remember that this word count does not include
your title page or reference page.
Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to

9. become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

10. GCU HLT 205 Week 3 Assignment Gaining Trust
With Cultural Disparities NEW
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For this assignment, you will apply critical
thinking to what you have learned up to this point
in this course regarding the successes and failures
of the U.S. health care system as it relates to issues
of cost, access, and quality. You are expected to
address these topics from the perspective of a
medical professional that is both ethical and
respectful.
Select a vulnerable population as described in
your textbook and complete a 1,000-1,250 word
paper that addresses the following:

11. Describe elements that contribute to this
population’s distrust of the health care system
and/or medical treatments. Why is trust
important? Can we effectively treat a patient
whose trust we do not have? Why?
Discuss how the U.S. health care system has served
this population both historically and today.
Three references (minimum) in addition to your
textbook are required for this assignment.
Remember this word count does not include your
title page or reference page.
Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

12. GCU HLT 205 Week 4 Assignment Managed Care
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The most powerful force shaping the U.S. health
care delivery system is managed care. As a health
care professional, it is vital that you understand
the managed care system, as it impacts all
stakeholders. The purpose of this assignment will
be for you to demonstrate your knowledge of
managed care through a PowerPoint presentation
that explains the following:

13. An explanation of what a managed care
organization (MCO) is and how MCOs
Evolved.
The identification of the accrediting bodies for
MCOs and an explanation of the types of care they
oversee.
A description of managed care plans, such as HMOs
and PPOs.
An explanation of the impact of MCOs on cost,
access, and quality.
An explanation of what an accountable care
organization is and its relationship to MCOs.
The PowerPoint presentation will be comprised of
10-12 slides with detailed speaker notes
containing in-text citations.
Three references (minimum) in addition to your
text book are required for this assignment.
While GCU style format is not required for the
body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and in-text citations and references
should be presented using GCU documentation
guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style

14. Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

15. GCU HLT 205 Week 5 Assignment Outpatient vs.
Hospital Presentation NEW
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In this assignment you will be comparing
outpatient services to those offered by hospitals.
As medical professionals we need to understand
the roles of each and how they differ.
Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses
the following:
Compare the roles of outpatient services and
hospitals related to their place within the health

16. care delivery system. How are they similar? How
are they different?
How have the roles of outpatient services and
hospitals evolved from historical times to the
present?
Identify three functions shared by both outpatient
services and hospitals. How do outpatient services
and hospitals differ in their approach to these
functions? How are they similar?
Which type of health provider (outpatient services
or hospitals) has been most effective in caring for
underserved populations? Explain your reasoning.
Are the financial challenges faced by hospitals
different from those of outpatient services? How
are they similar?
Your presentation must have 10-12 slides and cite
a minimum of two references other than your
textbook.
While GCU style format is not required for the
body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and in-text citations and references
should be presented using GCU documentation
guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

17. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

18. GCU HLT 205 Week 6 Assignment Benchmark
Assignment Disparity Analysis Chart NEW
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This is a benchmark assignment.
As a health care professional, it is important not
only to be aware of underserved populations but
the similarities and differences among these
populations. In this assignment, you will create a
chart in Microsoft Word that profiles two minority
populations, which can be selected from the
options on the Office of Minority Health (OMH)
website:

19. The Office of Minority Health
The Office of Minority Health
The Office of Minority Health
http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?
lvl=2&lvlid=26
Your profile for each population needs to contain
information for the following categories:
Demographics: How large is the group’s
population size within the United States? What is
the age range that comprises the largest segment
of the population?
Cultural Norms: Lifestyle and diet habits that may
have a significant impact on health.
Religious and Spiritual Beliefs: Are there belief
systems that may impact health-related decisions?
Primary Insurance Coverage: What portion of the
population has coverage?
Education: What is the average education level for
this population?
Medical Conditions: Are there medical conditions
common to the population?

20. Outreach: What efforts have been made to
increase medical access to the population?
Based on the chart’s information, write a 800-
1,000 word paper that discusses the following:
The similarities and differences of these two
groups with regard to accessing health care.
As health care professionals, could we address
these factors so as to increase trust in these
populations?
What role do you believe cultural proficiency
among health care professionals may have in
mitigating the challenges in providing service to
these groups?
While GCU style format is not required for the
body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and in-text citations and references
should be presented using GCU documentation
guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

21. You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

22. GCU HLT 205 Week 7 Assignment Policy Interview
Analysis NEW
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Important Notice:
It is important for students, as they progress
through this program, to learn from those
currently working in health care. For this
assignment, students will interview a health care
professional. It is important that you start a search
for potential candidates to interview at the
beginning of the course as many health care
professionals have limited availability due to their
schedules. It is recommended that upon finding a

23. candidate for the interview that you schedule a
meeting a few weeks in advance. You may
complete the interview face to face, over the
phone, or through an e-mail correspondence if
necessary.
The Interview:
Identify at least 10 questions around
governmental policy that are critical to
understanding current and future issues in
specific delivery settings. Refine your questions so
that they are relevant to the person or policy that
the interview is based on. Conduct the interview at
the agreed upon time in a professional manner.
Summary Paper:
After you have completed the interview, write a
750-1,000 word paper that summarizes your
findings. Cite at least two resources in addition to
your textbook for this class.
Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to

24. become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.

25. GCU HLT 205 Week 5 Assignment Outpatient vs.
Hospital Presentation NEW
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Details:
In this assignment you will be comparing
outpatient services to those offered by hospitals.
As medical professionals we need to understand
the roles of each and how they differ.
Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses
the following:
Compare the roles of outpatient services and
hospitals related to their place within the health

26. care delivery system. How are they similar? How
are they different?
How have the roles of outpatient services and
hospitals evolved from historical times to the
present?
Identify three functions shared by both outpatient
services and hospitals. How do outpatient services
and hospitals differ in their approach to these
functions? How are they similar?
Which type of health provider (outpatient services
or hospitals) has been most effective in caring for
underserved populations? Explain your reasoning.
Are the financial challenges faced by hospitals
different from those of outpatient services? How
are they similar?
Your presentation must have 10-12 slides and cite
a minimum of two references other than your
textbook.
While GCU style format is not required for the
body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and in-text citations and references
should be presented using GCU documentation
guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

27. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.