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Assignment: Medicare and Medicaid

Consider how people qualify to receive Medicare and/or Medicaid and write a paper that addresses the bullets below. There should be four (4) sections in your paper; one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear brief heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. **NOTE: Your paper must start with an introduction and include a “Conclusion” section that summarizes all topics. This paper should consist of at least 2000 words.

Reflect upon the Medicare and Medicaid programs to address the following:

  • Describe the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and explain how the QIO improves policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries.  

  • Briefly define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a vulnerable population?

  • Discuss the impact (including at least two positive and two negative aspects) that the ACA has had on benefits and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid recipients. 

  • Describe your role(s) as a healthcare leader as it applies to the practice of advocating for cost effective care for vulnerable populations.

 

Assignment Expectations

Length: 2000 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.  Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three (3) current scholarly sources are required for this assignment.