Posted: January 11th, 2016

What types of resources does this organization provide to its members and others in the health care community? As a health care manager, what HFMA resources would you see yourself utilizing for your own facility and career?

The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 brought about major changes in the way that American healthcare is financed—there were many changes in funding and many new requirements for hospitals and other providers to meet. We are all still living with the consequences of this Act. Outline the key provisions of this Act, and share your own view. Was the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 good for U.S. healthcare or not? Support your position on this legislation.

MHA5201 Unit V Assessment

Question 1

Health insurance is a concept developed in the United States and now appearing in many other nations of the world. Its history and development is an interesting story. Briefly trace the history of health insurance in America, from the beginnings with Blue Cross up to the Managed Care era.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 2

Health insurance in America was forever changed by the development of managed care organizations in the 1970s. Briefly trace the development of managed care from the HMO Act of 1973 moving forward. What do you see happening to the managed care movement over the next decade of U.S. health care? Support your view.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

MHA/5201 Unit V Case Study

Go to http://www.hfma.org/

Part 1: What is the process for earning credentials from HFMA in the field of health care finance? What kinds of professional roles would individuals earning these credentials typically be able to achieve? Would you personally be interested in pursuing a career in medical finance? Why, or why not?

Part 2: What types of resources does this organization provide to its members and others in the health care community? As a health care manager, what HFMA resources would you see yourself utilizing for your own facility and career?