Review each of the following video cases: 

• Health IT success story: Portal enhances patient-centered preventative care 
• Health IT success story: Using IT to fight care fragmentation 
• Health IT success: Quality measures for interoperable electronic health records 

Select one of these cases and address the following questions in your paper:

• What part does the AHRQ play in health care information systems acquisition?
• What are the major concerns?  What alternatives would you provide to alleviate these concerns?
• What, if any, value(s) is/are added to health care information systems through acquisition?   
• How might this system advance or devalue patient care delivery?
• Can/should the current system be maintained?  Explain your answer.
• What does the literature state about this type of implementation/acquisition?
• Who is/are the gatekeeper(s) in this type of acquisition?
• How is cost impacted with this system?
• What was the initial reaction to the system implementation/acquisition?
• How does this quality implementation/acquisition impact your chosen topic for your Final Proposal and Presentation? This response only needs to be about a paragraph in length.

The Case Analysis:

1. Must be 1200 to 1800 words in length, double-spaced and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   • Title of paper
   • Student’s name
   • Course name and number
   • Instructor’s name
   • 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 end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least three scholarly sources, including a minimum of one from the Ashford Online Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.