• You will prepare a research paper for this course based on a topic of your choice related to health care technology and informatics. Think of any type of technology used in healthcare facilities/hospitals, medical devices, or a type of technology that has improved healthcare. You cannot write the paper about electronic and personal health records.

• The paper should contain the following elements: o Title page that is set up as follows:

• Title of Paper (unique title- not “Research Paper”)

• Author Name

• Department, University Name

• Course Number: Course Name

• Professor’s Name

• Date

o Abstract

o Introduction

o Overview of the technology (e.g., how it works, what it does) o Pros/cons

o Policy and legal issues

o Best practices

o Outcomes

o Alternative treatment methods

o Cost effectiveness

o Patient care

o Conclusion

o References

o Appendix (if any, not required)

The title page, table of contents, reference pages, and appendices (if any) are not considered to be a part of the main body of the paper. The length of the main body of the paper (not including the title page and abstract) should be a minimum of 8 pages and a maximum of 12 pages, with a minimum of five current (within five years) references. Sources for information include websites, news articles, conference proceedings, white