Selective contracting is one of the medical practice used by medical insurer to control costs in an managed care environment . It reduces the freedom for choosing the healthcare providers. In this health insurers contracts with some providers not with all . It is of two types :-
- preferred means patients can go to healthcare providers other than the providers who are in contract with health insurer ,but they are partially reimbursed for this .
- exclusive means twhen patients go to providers other than those who are in contract with health insurer . They are not at all reimbursed.
Managed care organisation frequently contract with a panel of healthcare providers . They recieve a set of amount for the number of patients covered by the plan . Examples of competition manged care plans and outcomes are :-
- HMO's( health maintainence organisation )
- PPO's (preferred provider organisation )
- POS (point of service)
Explain selective contracting and give an example of competition, managed care plans and outcomes.
Let's start by defining the various contracting approaches as mentioned in our textbook, Essentials of Managed Health Care. In your own words, explain contracting approaches for physicians and hospitals under managed care plans.
What is Managed Care? How many Americans are enrolled in Managed Care plans? Is there a model healthcare system you think works and may be used to reform the current U.S. healthcare system?
what are some contracting issues in managed care? What do you feel could be done to bypass these issues?
1. What is managed care? 2. What was the first type of managed care plans to appear on the market? 3. How does a PPO differentiate itself from an HMO?
Give one (1) way in which the NCQA uses HEDIS measures for accreditation of Managed Care Health Plans as well as integrated health care delivery systems (Accountable Care Organizations) performing managed care functions.
Differences in Managed Care and Fee-for-service. Does managed care give greater accountability for quality of care than fee-for-service
Describe the principles of fee-for-service plans and managed care plans. What are the similarities and differences? DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. ORIGINAL ANSWER ONLY
The Human Resources Department at your new job is now offering managed care plans. As a consumer, you want to research how the new plans would affect type of service you would receive. Complete aspects of a research plan to help determine the impact of managed care on consumers. Develop a thesis statement to address how managed care impacts consumers. Create an outline of the effects of managed care on consumers. Your overall analysis of the effect of managed care...
Evaluate these health care models: Managed Care - Competition Consumerism What model, or hybrid model, would you recommend to maximize quality of care while controlling health care costs in the future? What would be components of a hybrid model? How could these models be used in ongoing development of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
Chapter 06 Discussion Forum After years of managed care plans, High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) are a new type of health insurance What are the benefits of this type of coverage? What is the downside? Do you think these will replace our traditional managed care plans? Why do you think this? Post your comment=15 pts Respond to another student = 10 pts 25 pts possible for this assignment. Chapter 07 Discussion Forum How have Outpatient Services positively impacted the delivery of...