Individual Assignment: M6 Letter to the Editor

Overview

The letter to the editor assignment is an opportunity for you to react to the article

Fewer, but Tighter, Payer Relationships by Daniel Zismer. You will use the letter to the editor format to gather your thoughts and prepare a response to the article.

In the article, Dr. Zismer describes a closer relationship between what he suggests will be fewer, but larger, integrated delivery systems and fewer, but larger, insurers. This is an exercise in writing clearly and concisely. Therefore, part of the evaluation will be based on how well you are able to present arguments in a clear, concise, and cogent manner.

Your letter should make the issue compelling to your audience and convince the reader to take action.

Assignment Goal Statements

1. Read the article and synthesize your thoughts about it.

2. Demonstrate your understanding of the concepts within the article by writing a letter to the editor.

3. Summarize and defend your position on payor relationships and create a related call-to-action statement.

Description

1. Read Daniel Zismers article Fewer, but Tighter, Payer Relationships. Use this link: https://insights.ovid.com/crossref?an=00115514-201311000-00004

2. Prepare a letter to the editor that is no more than two double-spaced pages and that meets the assignment goals stated above.

Structure

Your letter will begin with a central thesis, followed by supporting arguments, and will close with a reiteration of your central thesis. Be sure to include a clear call to action to your audience