For this assignment you will choose a non-hospital healthcare facility and conduct research on the facility, as outlined below. To start your research, use online websites and the CC library to learn more about the public health issue you want to research

Part 1: You will select one non-hospital-based organization (e.g. physician practice, long-term care facility, home care agency, nursing home, minute clinic, out-patient surgery center, birthing center, public health department, hospice, urgent care facility, etc.). You will discuss the role of the healthcare facility in providing services to their consumers/patients.

Part 2: Then you will report on the issue by addressing the following:

Describe the healthcare facility you selected (e.g. location, population they serve)
Identify and discuss any external/internal factors that impact how they provide care
Describe the positive or negative influence of the facility on their patients/consumers quality of care
Discuss the cost to use the services for the population they facility serves
Discuss the facilitys future outlook and the estimated growth of the industry.
Part 3: Conclude with your analysis on the importance of the facility to your community.

Cite your text and two (2) other authoritative sources. This paper should be a minimum of 1500 words.

Write your paper according to APA latest Edition, and include headings/sub-headings. Your completed assignment will include a title page and a reference page in APA formatting and in-text citations of your references.