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Assignment:

I need assistance with creating an annotated bibliography based on a gap in quality related to care coordination for individuals with chronic illnesses and must address the following rubric requirements:

Introduction

• Describe a specific gap in the delivery of healthcare. Include the specific population affected by the gap.
• Briefly describe the history of this gap in access to healthcare.
• Explain the impact that the socioeconomic background of the population has on their access to healthcare.
• Describe how the healthcare delivered to the population is affected by the gap in access to quality, equity, or efficiency of care.
• Predict any potential implications if this gap in access is not addressed.

Existing Initiatives

• Explain an existing healthcare initiative that was put in place to address this gap in access to quality, equity, or efficiency of care.
• Explain the specific goals of the existing initiative in place to address this gap in access to quality, equity, or efficiency of care.
• Describe the circumstances around the development of the existing initiative. Consider when it was developed and what factors were considered.
• Describe the resources required to fund the existing initiative.
• Explain why the existing initiative is not meeting its intended purpose and now requires improvement.

Regulation

• Explain a current regulation regarding the existing initiative that has been identified and the context in which it was developed. Why is this regulation important?
• Describe the regulatory level that the existing initiative is being addressed at. Consider the potential for multiple levels of regulation.

Conclusion: Explain the effectiveness of the existing initiative and associated regulations in addressing this gap in the delivery of healthcare to the target population.

• Does the initiative align with initiatives in place to support other gaps?
• Are there conflicting interests to be aware of?