Investigate and briefly discuss current and emerging trends such as accountable care organizations (ACOs), the development of large hospital health systems, and the continuation of private insurance coverage by self-funded employers. Select two of the six specific trends listed below and develop an in-depth analysis of the selected trends. Identify how these trends might influence clinical decision-making across local, national, and global perspectives. Are these selected trends relevant to your DNP project and DNP practice site? Why or why not? Current Healthcare Provider Integration Into Clinical Decision-Making

1. Patients becoming more informed consumers
2. Growth of structured quality measures
3. Revenue-driving consolidation
4. New and alternative provider payment models
5. Specialty drug use driving the cost of care
6. Information technology innovations driving stakeholder communications

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze current and emerging clinical patterns and problems in a practice setting, healthcare organization, or community level from a local, national, and global perspective. Consider looking at modern trends in health care that are relevant to your area of practice, such as accountable care organizations, large hospital systems, and private insurance coverage by self-funded employers.

Current Healthcare Provider Integration Into Clinical Decision-Making

Directions:

For this paper you will create a document that:

• is 5  pages in length (excluding title page and references);
• is supported with a minimum of five scholarly, peer-reviewed sources external to those assigned for this unit;
• follows the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• is well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
• displays superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
• uses APA 7th edition style and format.

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Assignment Requirements:

Before finalizing your work, you should:

• be sure to read the assignment description above carefully;
• consult the grading rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
• utilize spelling and grammar checks to minimize errors.