What additional information would you like to have, and/or were unable to find?
New health care delivery and financing models The purpose of the position papers is to allow you, but also require you, to identify topics in the health care economics and policy field that are of interest or relevance to you. Position papers should be at least 2-3 pages (double-spaced, not including references, graphs, tables or supplemental material). The format for the papers is provided below. In preparing your paper, you should identify reference sources that address the topic you are interested. These can be in any language, or any in any media, but must be referenced in your paper. The format of position papers Introduction/Statement of Topic Provide a description of the topic and your interest in the topic. (0.5-1 page) Data/Results/Findings Summarize the results from the sources you have identified, using text and (if appropriate), graphs, tables or other supplemental material. (1 1.5 pages) Discussion What was most interesting to you from your findings? What additional information would you like to have, and/or were unable to find? Grading: Position papers (20 points each) will be graded on the following characteristics: 1.) Clarity of topic statement (5 points) 2.) Relevance and validity of findings (5 points) 3.) Insight of discussion (5 points) 4.) Use of graphs, tables and other supplemental material, and citation of references (5 points)