Watch the following videos in preparation for this assignment:
NY State of Health (2016, January 12). Health Insurance Explained
. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9fRGwg0btk
H. S. Rexburg (2016, October 19). Accreditation of health care
. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XDs7ccTQDs
Use what you learned from the videos, the module’s required readings, and your own research to answer the following questions.
- What is managed care and how did it evolve?
- Discuss the current state of managed care in the U. S. Health system. Describe two efficiencies and two inefficiencies in managed care.
- Why is it important for policy makers and health care managers to understand the intricacies of the health care delivery system?
- Briefly describe some impacts of health care reform initiatives on managed care in the U.S.