Module Case Qassignment: MANAGED CARE
Overview
A few years ago, some opined that managed care was either dead or nearly dead. Years later, managed care seems stronger than ever, or is it? After reading the background information, conduct additional research and respond to the below questions.
Task
Watch the following videos in preparation for this assignment:
TheMinaSara (2015). History of managed care.
Hicks, D. & Nelson, N. (Presenter). (2016, October 19). Accreditation of health care [Youtube Video].
Use what you learned from the videos, the module's required readings, and your own research to answer the following questions in your paper.
1. What is managed care and where did it come from?
2. Discuss the current state of managed care in the U.S. health care system.
3. Briefly explain some of the potential impact of health care reform initiatives on managed care in the U.S.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.