Homework: Paying for Hospital and Physician Services
Using the information in the required readings, as well as some additional research in peer-reviewed sources, complete your SLP homework by answering the following:
• What are the specific reimbursement methods used by each of the major third-party payers?
• What are the specific incentives and the risks for the providers under the various payment types?
• What are the differences between insurance-negotiated rates and the private pay fees charged to uninsured patients for health care services? Is there a difference, and if so, how much is it? Provide an example of what is charged for one specific service (appointment, test, etc.).
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. 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.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
References
• Angelo State University Library. (n.d.). Library Guides: How to recognize peer-reviewed (refereed) journals.
• You may use the following source to assist in formatting your homework:
Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). General APA guidelines.
• For additional information on reliability of sources, review the following source:
Georgetown University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating internet resources.