The most powerful force shaping the U.S. health care delivery system is managed care. As a health care professional, it is vital that you understand the managed care system, as it impacts all stakeholders. The purpose of this assignment will be for you to demonstrate your knowledge of managed care through a PowerPoint presentation that explains the following:
1. An explanation of what a managed care organization (MCO) is and how MCOs evolved.
2. The identification of the accrediting bodies for MCOs and an explanation of the types of care they oversee.
3. A description of managed care plans, such as HMOs and PPOs.
4. An explanation of the impact of MCOs on cost, access, and quality.
5. An explanation of what an accountable care organization is and its relationship to MCOs.