Option #1: Case Study – Health Share of Oregon: A Community-Oriented Approach to Accountable Care for Medicaid Beneficiaries Assignment Required Reading: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/files/publications/case-study/2014/oct/1769_klein_hlt_share_oregon_aco_case_study.pdf Review the case study by clicking on the link. Prepare a paper that answers the following questions. What is an accountable care organization (ACO’s)? What makes Oregon unique in its approach to Coordinated Care Organization? Why are states experimenting with different models of integrated care? Are ACO’s a viable model to reduce the rate of growth in per-capita Medicaid spending? Why or why not? Option #2: Case Study – Health Care Payment and Delivery Reform in Minnesota Medicaid Assignment Required Reading: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/files/publications/case-study/2013/mar/1667_edwards_medicaid_minnesota_case_study_final_v2.pdf Review the case study by clicking on the link. Prepare a paper that answers the following questions. What is an accountable care organization (ACO’s)? What makes Minnesota unique in terms of a model for health system reform? Why are states experimenting with different models of integrated care? Are ACO’s a viable model to reduce the rate of growth in per-capita Medicaid spending? Why or why not? Requirements: Your paper should be 5 double-spaced pages including introduction and conclusion. A minimum of four (4) peer-reviewed references cited in the assignment. Additional references articles from the popular press such as the WSJ and Washington Post should also be considered.) Remember, you must support your thinking/opinions and prior knowledge with references. In-text citation used throughout the assignment and APA-formatted reference list. Please no plagiarism and sources should be no more than 3 years old. Include headings organize the content in your work.

Rough Draft Review Process Evaluation [WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Purpose: The primary goal of this weekly assignment is to enable you to understand the revision process and revise your paper with the help of a writing specialist. Prepare: Step 1: Prepare a shortened version of your Final Paper (at least four pages) by including the following: Step 2: After you have completed a rough draft of your paper, submit that draft to the Ashford Writing Center by using the instructions found in the Paper Review (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. page. Your paper will be returned within 24 hours, so give yourself enough time to complete and submit it prior to the due date. Reflect: Carefully review the revision letter and the margin comments that you see on your returned paper. Consider each of the suggestions provided to help you to revise your paper.