Homework: Health Insurance and Quality
Imagine that you are the clinic manager of an urgent care center. Recently, your center has seen an increase in complaints regarding long wait times, inadequate or incomplete information from staff during visits, and the relatively small number of insurance types accepted at the facility.
Write a 3 to 4 pages paper in which you:
A. Examine at least three examples of quality initiatives that could increase patient satisfaction and potentially reduce healthcare cost. Support your response with examples of the successful application your chosen quality initiatives.
B. Defend your position on the decision to accept Medicare or Medicaid as potential pay sources for your urgent care center. Provide support with at least two examples that illustrate your position.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
a. Analyze the impact of healthcare financing and health insurance on healthcare access, quality, and cost.
b. Determine the factors that affect healthcare quality in healthcare organizations.
c. Use technology and information resources to research issues in healthcare policy, law, and ethics.
d. Write clearly and concisely about healthcare policy and law using proper writing mechanics.