Executive Summary

 In this module, you will have the opportunity to master the following competency:

• Evaluate the current financing and reimbursement models within the U.S. healthcare delivery system.

Further, the content in this module will help you achieve the following learning objectives:

• Explain the impact of traditional reimbursement models on healthcare quality, costs, and access.
• Evaluate managed care reimbursement models relevance within the healthcare system.
• Analyze alternate healthcare payment methods.
• Examine the factors that drive the need for alternative payment methods.
• Describe current challenges with provider reimbursement.