You will use Vila Health: Investigating a Readmission as the context to address parts of this assessment.
Several of Vila Health’s stakeholders are seeking clarification regarding new reimbursement models they have been hearing about recently. For this assessment, prepare a 2–3 page memorandum outlining the differences between the new reimbursement models and prior, traditional models for stakeholders.
Use the Reimbursement Model Memo Template [DOCX] Download Reimbursement Model Memo Template [DOCX]to help structure each section of your memo. Support your assertions in the memo with at least three academic sources. This may require you to do additional independent research. You may wish to consult the Health Care Administration Undergraduate Library Research Guide before you begin any additional research.
In your memo, address each of the following scoring guide criteria:
Describe traditional payment models in health care.
“Describe” means to give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
Identify the traditional payment models.
What are the key characteristics of these reimbursement models?
How was quality monitored under these models?
This part should be at least one paragraph long, but probably no more than half a page.
Describe current trends in health care payment models.
Identify the current trends in health care payment models.
What are the key characteristics of these reimbursement models?
How is quality monitored under these models?
This part should be at least one paragraph long, but probably no more than half a page.
Compare and contrast how quality outcomes are rewarded under traditional and current payment models in health care.
Develop a concise comparison of the key similarities and differences of the reimbursement process between traditional and current models.
This part should likely be between a half and one page long.
Describe quality concerns affecting reimbursement given a specific patient scenario.
Specifically address the recent problematic patient case from the Vila Health: Investigating a Readmission scenario.
Briefly discuss how the care provided would be reimbursed under prior models versus reimbursement under newer models, based on assertions you made in the previous section of your memo.
Also, identify quality issues that will likely impact the organization’s reimbursement under new payment models.
This part should be at least one paragraph long, but probably no more than half a page.
Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
“Grammar” refers to the basic rules for how sentences are constructed and how words combine to make sentences (for example, word order, case, and tense).
“Usage” refers to correct word choice and phrasing, particularly with regard to the meanings of words and phrases.
“Mechanics” refers to correct use of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
Additional Submission Requirements
Structure: Structure your submission like a memo, with an additional, APA-style References page. Use the Reimbursement Model Memo Template [DOCX] Download Reimbursement Model Memo Template [DOCX]provided.
Length: 2–3 pages, excluding a References page.
References: Cite at least three current scholarly or professional resources.
Your textbook can be one of the three.
Format: Use APA style for references and citations only. Refer to:
APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX].
Evidence and APA.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced.
