Criterion 1: Clinical integration and strategic planning
Defines the concept of an “integrated physician model” and explains the importance of clinical integration in the strategic planning process, including at least two examples.  

Criterion 2: Accountable care organizations and alternative approaches
Describes the dynamics of and controversies surrounding accountable care organizations and alternative approaches to the current health system, providing two or more examples.

Criterion 3: Advantages and disadvantages from the hospital perspective
Chooses one of the models for hospital-physicians integration and discusses the advantages and disadvantages for hospitals under this model, including two or more examples.

Criterion 4: Advantages and disadvantages from the physician perspective
Chooses one of the models for hospital-physicians integration and discusses the advantages and disadvantages for physicians under this model, including two or more examples.

Criterion 5: Writing requirements
Includes at least four or more references.  The paper is at least 1000 words in length.  All references follow APA format.

HS450_2105C_-3: Describe leadership factors and skills that affect organizational strategies needed for strategic change initiatives.