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Case Study Analysis

Write an eight- to ten-page case analysis of the following article (which can be found in the Ashford Online ProQuest database):

• Souza, M. & McCarty, B. (2007). From bottom to top: How one provider retooled its collections [Electronic version].  Healthcare Financial Management, 61(9), 67-73.

Include the following:

• Complete a summary of the case study that identifies the key problems and issues, provides background information, relevant facts, the solution employed, and the results achieved.
• Identify and explain the accounting practices California Sutter Health used in defining and solving its collection problems.
• Develop an alternative solution based on your own research using three to five academic sources from journals, professional organizations, and websites.
• State your informed opinion of the approach used by California Sutter Health, and provide support using concepts from your research and personal experience.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, not including the title page and reference page, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of Case Study
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must use a visual such as a chart, table, graph, or other that relates to something you have learned in the class and is relevant to the case.
6. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
7. Must use at least three scholarly sources.
8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Basic Student Information
Tonya is an 8-year-old girl who is currently attending a local public elementary school. She has a diagnosis of
autism and has been receiving educational services for autism since early childhood. Tonya enjoys listening to
music on headphones and drawing pictures. Tonya has limited verbal language, some echolalia, and generally uses
gestures to communicate her wants and needs. She is learning to use a picture communication system to express
her wants and needs, but is still in the early phases. Tonya does have some behavioral problems, especially
surrounding the relinquishment of preferred items or the ending of preferred activities. Connectedly, teachers are
only able to maintain instructional control by using high-preference reinforcers at a high rate. Her teachers and
parents have decided to use the VB-MAPP to identify her current language functioning levels and to track her
progress over time. Below are the results of her first VB-MAPP.
1.One of the nice things about this assessment is the visual nature of the assessment results. What level is Tonya
currently functioning at? What do we expect with typical development of these skills? How is Tonya’s
development different?
2. In your opinion, what is the biggest area of weakness for Tonya? What is the corresponding developmental age
that this level is associated with? In layman’s terms, describe what skills are assessed in this area (use the VBMAPP
subtest information and the Verbal Behavior Glossary to assist you).