Listen to the Hidden Brain Podcast: Fee-For-Service Monster (Sept. 7, 2020; 52:11) Here is the link to the Hidden Brain Podcast: https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brainLinks to an external site.
Then, answer the following questions:
- In the very beginning of the podcast, the host talks about an episode of The Office and describes the “surf-n-turf.” Essentially, when your company or your boss pays for your dinner, most times, employees will pick the surf-n-turf option (with a side of lobster!). In your opinion, how does this relate to healthcare as discussed in the podcast?
- In the Utah Medicaid program example, described what happened when Medicaid moved from a fee-for-service payment model to a fixed payment model? Also, what is the name of this “fixed” payment model?
- Vivian Lee argues that wages have been stagnant because employer’s have to pay more and more to provide healthcare to their employees. In essence, an employees “pay raise” is going towards their healthcare contribution. Do you agree or disagree with this argument? Please use at least 1 outside resource to support your answer.
- Describe 2 characteristics of the care delivery model of Chen Med and the Military Health System (MHS) as discussed in the podcast. In addition to the aforementioned strategies at both Chen Med and the MHS, propose at least 2 additional business management strategies to improve the delivery of care to patients.
2-3 pages max. Does not include cover and reference pages. You only need to number your answers. You don’t need to include the question.
follow guidelines:
- Have a cover page with the individual’s name, title of assignment, and due date of assignment
- Typed, using 12 point font, Times New Roman
- Double spaced with 1” margins all around
- Number questions (if applicable)
- Page numbers in the top right corner of all pages except cover page.
- Use AMA format for citations and references. Make sure you give proper credit to the sources you are using.
- Have a list of references in correct format at the end
- Be error free – make sure you do a spell-check/grammar-check before submitting.
