Comparison of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care
Comparison of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care
Having a keen understanding of managed care models and possessing the ability to articulate the characteristics and requirements of each are important aspects of working in healthcare today. In this assessment, identify the differences of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care for the Board of Directors of a hospital.
Evaluation Title: Comparison of Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care Assume the role of a credentialing manager for a small community hospital. Recently, 6 new physicians were hired. The physicians informed the credentialing department that they currently do not take Medicaid but want to accept managed care patients through Medicaid. Instructions:
Create a detailed report for the Board of Directors to educate shareholders on the differences between Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care.
In this report, include:
The similarities and differences between Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care. A list of pros and cons for each plan.An explanation of why physicians can accept one without the other.
Utilize layman’s language in the report to ensure the board can understand the information presented.
Complete additional research on this topic, utilizing a minimum of 3 sources support ideas presented
You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.
Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages.
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The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.