Health insurance questions
1. Lucy, a 22-year-old, just entered the workforce and must choose a healthcare plan offered through her new company. She says she is daunted not only by the variety of managed care plan options, but by all the acronyms associated with those options. She asks you what the main differences are among IPAs, PPOs, and POSs.
2. Describe at least three aspects of managed care organizations structure or administration that are designed to contain costs while delivering healthcare services to subscribers. How do these issues affect the medical office?
3. What has been the impact of Medicare on the healthcare system?
4. What are some of the pros and cons for a physician becoming a participating physician (par) in Medicare?
5. How are Medicaid claims processed
