Assignment Prompt & Instructions
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– ## PrimaryCareApplicationAssignmentInstructions.docx
– ## PrimaryCare_Scenario460.pdf
– ## Rubric-PrimaryCareApplication.pdf
**## PrimaryCareApplicationAssignmentInstructions.docx**
## Primary Care Application
In a total of 250-500 words, respond to the questions located in the scenario.
2
**## PrimaryCare_Scenario460.pdf**
PRIMARY CARE Scenario
Scenario
A family practice that serves over 4,500 patients is owned by three brothers, all general practitioner
medical doctors who have been closely watching how the new Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) is developing, especially with the ongoing changes to the eligibilities
of coverage for patients and reimbursements that now require their facility to change its systems and
processes for compliance.
As a health care consultant, you have been retained by the family practice to perform a thorough audit
and analysis of the facility, including its systems, processes, and procedures, with an emphasis on record
keeping and coding/billing practices.
You have also spent some time with the owners of the family practice discussing what the future holds
regarding the types of treatments, demographics of patients, and the effect of technology on the
methodologies of patient treatment. Within this context, the client asks you to provide the following:
Questions:
1. When comparing the overall health care system in America, how does it compare to just 40
years ago?
2. Provide some examples of what specifically is critical for the health care organization to consider
regarding how treatments are performed on patients.
3. What technological advancements do you predict in health care in the next 15 years, especially those
that can be opportunities for a family medical clinic scenario?
4. What are the regulatory agency changes coming in the near future?
5. What are your predictions for the success of the ACA, especially in the next 5 years?
**## Rubric-PrimaryCareApplication.pdf**
Primary Care Application: Allied Health Scenario – Rubric Total 30 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than
Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate
resources for decision
making.
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate resources
for decision making.
0 points
Student does not utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Solution is
inappropriate and lacks
rationale.
6.83 points
Student does partially utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Student
proposes an appropriate
solution, but significant
rationale is needed.
7.88 points
Student utilizes appropriate
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution in the
form of a summary.
Moderate details are needed
in recognizing implications
for all parties involved, and in
supporting rationale.
8.92 points
Student significantly utilizes
resources for decision
making. Minor details are
needed in recognizing
implications for all parties
involved, and in supporting
rationale.
10.5 points
Student completely utilizes
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution
supported with detailed
rationale.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate
ethical considerations.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate ethical
considerations.
0 points
Student does not provide any
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
5.85 points
Student provides partial
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
6.75 points
Student provides appropriate
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
7.65 points
Student provides significant
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
9 points
Student provides complete
justification for decisions and
action plans, including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
Integrates Principles,
Concepts, Theories, and
Ideas
Integrates principles,
concepts, theories, and ideas
presented in the course
content and program of
study in a logical manner.
0 points
Student does not
successfully integrate ideas
or course concepts; or the
combination of elements is
not logical or verifiable.
5.85 points
Student attempts to
integrate ideas or course
concepts. The combination of
elements is not logicalor
verifiable.
6.75 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, but the
combination of elements at
times is confusing.
7.65 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
combination of elements is
logical or verifiable.
9 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
synthesis is unique. Synthesis
shows careful planning and
attention to how different
elements fit together. The
combination of elements is
logical and verifiable.
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is
employed.
0.98 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
1.13 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
1.28 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
1.5 points
The writer is clearly in
command of standard
written academic English.
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**## Rubric-PrimaryCareApplication.pdf**
Primary Care Application: Allied Health Scenario – Rubric Total 30 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than
Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate
resources for decision
making.
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate resources
for decision making.
0 points
Student does not utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Solution is
inappropriate and lacks
rationale.
6.83 points
Student does partially utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Student
proposes an appropriate
solution, but significant
rationale is needed.
7.88 points
Student utilizes appropriate
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution in the
form of a summary.
Moderate details are needed
in recognizing implications
for all parties involved, and in
supporting rationale.
8.92 points
Student significantly utilizes
resources for decision
making. Minor details are
needed in recognizing
implications for all parties
involved, and in supporting
rationale.
10.5 points
Student completely utilizes
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution
supported with detailed
rationale.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate
ethical considerations.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate ethical
considerations.
0 points
Student does not provide any
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
5.85 points
Student provides partial
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
6.75 points
Student provides appropriate
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
7.65 points
Student provides significant
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
9 points
Student provides complete
justification for decisions and
action plans, including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
Integrates Principles,
Concepts, Theories, and
Ideas
Integrates principles,
concepts, theories, and ideas
presented in the course
content and program of
study in a logical manner.
0 points
Student does not
successfully integrate ideas
or course concepts; or the
combination of elements is
not logical or verifiable.
5.85 points
Student attempts to
integrate ideas or course
concepts. The combination of
elements is not logicalor
verifiable.
6.75 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, but the
combination of elements at
times is confusing.
7.65 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
combination of elements is
logical or verifiable.
9 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
synthesis is unique. Synthesis
shows careful planning and
attention to how different
elements fit together. The
combination of elements is
logical and verifiable.
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is
employed.
0.98 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
1.13 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
1.28 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
1.5 points
The writer is clearly in
command of standard
written academic English.
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**## PrimaryCareApplicationAssignmentInstructions.docx**
## Primary Care Application
In a total of 250-500 words, respond to the questions located in the scenario.
2
**## PrimaryCare_Scenario460.pdf**
PRIMARY CARE Scenario
Scenario
A family practice that serves over 4,500 patients is owned by three brothers, all general practitioner
medical doctors who have been closely watching how the new Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) is developing, especially with the ongoing changes to the eligibilities
of coverage for patients and reimbursements that now require their facility to change its systems and
processes for compliance.
As a health care consultant, you have been retained by the family practice to perform a thorough audit
and analysis of the facility, including its systems, processes, and procedures, with an emphasis on record
keeping and coding/billing practices.
You have also spent some time with the owners of the family practice discussing what the future holds
regarding the types of treatments, demographics of patients, and the effect of technology on the
methodologies of patient treatment. Within this context, the client asks you to provide the following:
Questions:
1. When comparing the overall health care system in America, how does it compare to just 40
years ago?
2. Provide some examples of what specifically is critical for the health care organization to consider
regarding how treatments are performed on patients.
3. What technological advancements do you predict in health care in the next 15 years, especially those
that can be opportunities for a family medical clinic scenario?
4. What are the regulatory agency changes coming in the near future?
5. What are your predictions for the success of the ACA, especially in the next 5 years?
**## Rubric-PrimaryCareApplication.pdf**
Primary Care Application: Allied Health Scenario – Rubric Total 30 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than
Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate
resources for decision
making.
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate resources
for decision making.
0 points
Student does not utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Solution is
inappropriate and lacks
rationale.
6.83 points
Student does partially utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Student
proposes an appropriate
solution, but significant
rationale is needed.
7.88 points
Student utilizes appropriate
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution in the
form of a summary.
Moderate details are needed
in recognizing implications
for all parties involved, and in
supporting rationale.
8.92 points
Student significantly utilizes
resources for decision
making. Minor details are
needed in recognizing
implications for all parties
involved, and in supporting
rationale.
10.5 points
Student completely utilizes
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution
supported with detailed
rationale.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate
ethical considerations.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate ethical
considerations.
0 points
Student does not provide any
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
5.85 points
Student provides partial
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
6.75 points
Student provides appropriate
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
7.65 points
Student provides significant
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
9 points
Student provides complete
justification for decisions and
action plans, including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
Integrates Principles,
Concepts, Theories, and
Ideas
Integrates principles,
concepts, theories, and ideas
presented in the course
content and program of
study in a logical manner.
0 points
Student does not
successfully integrate ideas
or course concepts; or the
combination of elements is
not logical or verifiable.
5.85 points
Student attempts to
integrate ideas or course
concepts. The combination of
elements is not logicalor
verifiable.
6.75 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, but the
combination of elements at
times is confusing.
7.65 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
combination of elements is
logical or verifiable.
9 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
synthesis is unique. Synthesis
shows careful planning and
attention to how different
elements fit together. The
combination of elements is
logical and verifiable.
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is
employed.
0.98 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
1.13 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
1.28 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
1.5 points
The writer is clearly in
command of standard
written academic English.
© 2026. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)
**## PrimaryCareApplicationAssignmentInstructions.docx**
## Primary Care Application
In a total of 250-500 words, respond to the questions located in the scenario.
2
**## PrimaryCare_Scenario460.pdf**
PRIMARY CARE Scenario
Scenario
A family practice that serves over 4,500 patients is owned by three brothers, all general practitioner
medical doctors who have been closely watching how the new Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) is developing, especially with the ongoing changes to the eligibilities
of coverage for patients and reimbursements that now require their facility to change its systems and
processes for compliance.
As a health care consultant, you have been retained by the family practice to perform a thorough audit
and analysis of the facility, including its systems, processes, and procedures, with an emphasis on record
keeping and coding/billing practices.
You have also spent some time with the owners of the family practice discussing what the future holds
regarding the types of treatments, demographics of patients, and the effect of technology on the
methodologies of patient treatment. Within this context, the client asks you to provide the following:
Questions:
1. When comparing the overall health care system in America, how does it compare to just 40
years ago?
2. Provide some examples of what specifically is critical for the health care organization to consider
regarding how treatments are performed on patients.
3. What technological advancements do you predict in health care in the next 15 years, especially those
that can be opportunities for a family medical clinic scenario?
4. What are the regulatory agency changes coming in the near future?
5. What are your predictions for the success of the ACA, especially in the next 5 years?
**## Rubric-PrimaryCareApplication.pdf**
Primary Care Application: Allied Health Scenario – Rubric Total 30 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than
Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate
resources for decision
making.
Demonstrate the ability to
utilize appropriate resources
for decision making.
0 points
Student does not utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Solution is
inappropriate and lacks
rationale.
6.83 points
Student does partially utilize
appropriate resources for
decision making. Student
proposes an appropriate
solution, but significant
rationale is needed.
7.88 points
Student utilizes appropriate
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution in the
form of a summary.
Moderate details are needed
in recognizing implications
for all parties involved, and in
supporting rationale.
8.92 points
Student significantly utilizes
resources for decision
making. Minor details are
needed in recognizing
implications for all parties
involved, and in supporting
rationale.
10.5 points
Student completely utilizes
resources for decision
making. Student proposes an
appropriate solution
supported with detailed
rationale.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate
ethical considerations.
Provide justification for
decisions and action plans
including appropriate ethical
considerations.
0 points
Student does not provide any
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
5.85 points
Student provides partial
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
6.75 points
Student provides appropriate
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
7.65 points
Student provides significant
justification for decisions and
action plans including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
9 points
Student provides complete
justification for decisions and
action plans, including
appropriate ethical
considerations.
Integrates Principles,
Concepts, Theories, and
Ideas
Integrates principles,
concepts, theories, and ideas
presented in the course
content and program of
study in a logical manner.
0 points
Student does not
successfully integrate ideas
or course concepts; or the
combination of elements is
not logical or verifiable.
5.85 points
Student attempts to
integrate ideas or course
concepts. The combination of
elements is not logicalor
verifiable.
6.75 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, but the
combination of elements at
times is confusing.
7.65 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
combination of elements is
logical or verifiable.
9 points
Student integrates ideas or
course concepts, and
synthesis is unique. Synthesis
shows careful planning and
attention to how different
elements fit together. The
combination of elements is
logical and verifiable.
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and
language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is
employed.
0.98 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
1.13 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
1.28 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
1.5 points
The writer is clearly in
command of standard
written academic English.
© 2026. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)