Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
From a provider perspective, Medicare and Medicaid participation is voluntary. As health care reform continues to examine reimbursement cuts, some providers are electing to stop seeing Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Focus your discussion on the following:
- What should be the government's role in permitting physicians to stop seeing Medicare and Medicaid patients?
Be sure to provide 2-3 scholarly resources to support your discussion.