Healthcare Finance Reimbursement Case Discussion
Background Information
In this assignment, you will spend time researching current events related to healthcare reimbursement. The first health insurance policy was established in 1860 to provide coverage for injuries not resulting in death. By 1880, an additional 60 companies had established health insurance plans. In 1908, workers’ compensation was established for those injured on the job. In 1920, the first prepaid health plans were established. In 1965, Medicare and Medicaid were established. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act was implemented.
Instructions
- Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
- In your textbook, Health Care Finance, read:
- Chapter 10, “Revenue Cycle Management”
- Chapter 11, “Healthcare Fraud and Abuse”
- Chapter 14, “Recovery Audit Contractors”
- Navigate to the Healthcare Finance Current Event threaded discussion.
