Since the early days of hospitals and healthcare providers, there have been many methods of payment for services rendered. Cash or trade goods were the earliest forms of reimbursement. In the current healthcare environment, there are many mechanisms for payment for services.
Cover the following:
- Explain the financing system for healthcare services, addressing the myriad payment mechanisms for healthcare available in the United States.
- Describe three options available to providers for reimbursement of their services.
- Examine three approaches to decreasing healthcare costs over the last few decades.
- Conclude by examining the possible implications for savvy nurse managers.
On a separate page, cite all sources using the APA format.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Explained the financing of the healthcare system in the United States, including government, private, and other sources of financing. | 10 |
| Discussed the payment mechanisms for healthcare providers, providing at least three examples. | 10 |
| Discussed the methods to control healthcare costs, providing at least three examples. | 10 |
| Examined the implications of payment mechanisms for nurse managers. | 5 |
| Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Cited all sources using the APA format. | 5 |
| Total: | 40 |