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Question

The healthcare industry continues to look for ways to improve patient outcomes. Shifting to a process that makes providers more accountable has been the direction it's headed of late. There are many methods of reimbursement to healthcare providers, not all are based on the quality of care rendered.

Conduct research of the different managed care reimbursement methods and address the following:

1. Examine one managed care reimbursement method. Select the method that you believe best aligns to the value-based reimbursement approach. Cost-based, Charged-based or Prospective payment

2. Explain how the reimbursement method works.

3. Discuss how quality is at the forefront of the reimbursement method, as opposed to quantity.

4. Describe how both the patient and the provider benefit in a value-based reimbursement process.

5. Explain your thoughts on value-based reimbursement. Can it be improved? Is it the best approach?