IHP 620 Module Eight Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric  What are the factors that make long-term care unique compared to a hospital?  What is the effect of Certificate of Need (CON) on the economics of long-term care economic decision making and how is this different from that of a hospital?

IHP 620 Module Eight Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric Prompt: Thus far in the course, the primary focus has been on hospitals within the healthcare industry. For this short paper, you will consider the economic issues related to long-term care facilities. In this assignment, consider the following questions related to long-term care facilities:  What are the factors that make long-term care unique compared to a hospital?  What is the effect of Certificate of Need (CON) on the economics of long-term care economic decision making and how is this different from that of a hospital?  What does the forecast of supply and demand for the long-term care industry look like for the next 25 years and how should that impact decision making?  Should the U.S. government cover the costs for the elderly in the middle and wealthy classes? Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 2–3 page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, oneinch margins, and at least two sources cited in APA format. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value Comprehension Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes exceptional details with specific examples Clearly articulates a good understanding of key economic principles applied to LTC organizations Articulates the economic principles related to LTC organizations but missing key details and clarity of content Does not articulate an understanding of economic principles related to LTC organizations 25 Analysis of Unique Features of LTC Organizations Meets “Proficient” criteria with exceptional detail and specific examples Analyzes the unique features of LTC organizations with clarity and detail Analyzes some of the unique features of LTC organizations but missing key distinctions and clarity of content Does not analyze the unique features of LTC organizations 20 Assessment of Future Challenges Meets “Proficient” criteria with exceptional details and specific examples Assesses future predictions and their impact on LTC decisionmaking with clarity and detail Assesses future predictions and their impact on LTC decisionmaking but missing key details and clarity of content Does not assess future predictions and their impact on LTC decision-making 20 Critical Thinking Meets “Proficient” criteria with exceptional details and strong supporting reasons Articulates a clear argument for or against the U.S. government’s coverage of LTC for specific populations with adequate supporting reasons Articulates an argument for or against the U.S. government’s coverage of LTC for specific populations with gaps in reasoning and details Does not articulates a clear argument for or against the U.S. government’s coverage of LTC for specific populations 25 Writing Mechanics Meets “Proficient” criteria and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding 10 Earned Total 100%