This document outlines the requirements for a benchmark assignment in an MHA/520 course. Students are asked to select a health care association to join, research membership fees and benefits, contact current members about their experiences, and write a 700-1050 word proposal to their employer outlining the benefits of joining. The proposal must provide rationale for how membership would benefit the employer and support the student's professional development. It must also include information on effectively networking in the health care sector. The document provides additional instructions regarding formatting, citations, late policies, and communication guidelines.