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Assignment: Medicare and Medicaid
Consider
how people qualify to receive Medicare and/or Medicaid and write a paper that addresses
the bullets below. There should be four (4) sections in your paper; one for
each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear brief
heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in
that section of your paper. Start your paper with an introduction and include
a “Conclusion” section that summarizes all topics. This paper should
consist of at least 1750 words and no more than 2000.
This week
reflect upon the Medicare and Medicaid programs to address the following:
Describe the
Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and explain how the QIO improves
policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries.
Briefly define
the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can
qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a
vulnerable population?
Discuss the
impact (including at least two positive and two negative aspects) that the
ACA has had on benefits and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid
recipients.
Describe your
role(s) as a healthcare leader as it applies to the practice of advocating
for cost effective care for vulnerable populations.
Start by reading and following these instructions:
Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any
additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do
additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose
your sources carefully.
Consider the discussion and the any insights you
gained from it.
Review the Assignment Rubric and the specifications
below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment
expectations.
Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite
your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling, and review
the rubric.
The following specifications are required
for this assignment:
Length: 1750-2000 words; answers must thoroughly
address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in
APA format. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this
assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a
conclusion.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text
citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the
questions. A minimum of four (4) scholarly sources are required for this
assignment.
Module Goals
·
Understand the history of Medicare and
Medicaid enactment and how both have evolved in the United States since their
enactment under the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.
·
Discuss the changes in Medicare and Medicaid
coverage since the implementation of the ACA.
·
Explain why all people living in poverty do
not qualify for Medicaid coverage under current health care system.
·
Describe some of the differences between
states in the administration of their Medicaid programs.
·
Examine the role that regulations and
federal mandates play in improving the quality of Medicaid and Medicare
services for all beneficiaries.
Learning Materials
Required Resources:
Nickitas, D. M., Middaugh, D. J., & Feeg, M. D.
(2019). Policy and politics for nurses and other health
professionals: Advocacy and action. (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and
Bartlett Publishers. Read Chapters 11 & 12.
Additional Resources:
Amadeo, K. (2019) Federal poverty level guidelines and
chart.
Module Overview will be provided separately.