Week 1 discussion Dq1 VARK Learning Style Inventory This week we began our study of Career Strategy by taking the VARK Learning Style Inventory to determine our individual preferences on

Module 1 discussion Project Success and Failures You have seen how projects can have success and failure. In this Discussion, discuss a project or initiative from your organization (current or

Week 3 written assignment Use the DeVry-Keller Online Library to find a research article (no older than 2009) related to the Patient Protection and Affordability Act. Discuss physician practice behaviors

Week 2 you decide What’s this? Scenario/Summary You are the chief executive officer of Southside HMO, which serves 495,000 members throughout the eastern region of the United States. It has

Week 1 discussion Dq1 Managed Care and Current Trends In your own words, define managed care and discuss how managed care will impact healthcare delivery under healthcare reform Dq2 Quality

Week 7 discussion Dq1 State Regulations of Managed Care Plans Outline the insurance market rules and rating factors and how HIPAA impacts the rating factors. Dq2 Federal Regulations of Managed

Week 6 discussion Dq1 Utilization Review Describe the three categories of utilization review and explain why utilization review is the framework for utilization management. Dq2 Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicaid

Week 5 discussion Dq1 Legal Issues Discuss the clauses and provisions that should be included in provider contracts Dq2 Fraud and Abuse What steps should be taken to mitigate exposure

Week 4 discussion Dq1 Provider Payment Discuss the challenges and benefits of pay for performance under managed care plans. Dq2 Claims and Benefits Describe the current challenges of claims capabilities,

Week 3 discussion Dq1 Provider Networks In your own words, explain contracting approaches for physicians and hospitals under managed care plans. Dq2 Federal Regulations In your own words, discuss the