For GradeA tutor only!

DQ (200 words per question).

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600.7

We are continuing our examination of risk contracting and mitigation. This is an important area in health care as we continue our struggle to control cost in this country, yet increase the quality and outcomes.

Will the shared risk methodology work in the future health care delivery model? In your health care institution? Does this methodology negatively impact the quality of care? Will this impact the clinical behavior of providers? And how might we mitigate this impact?

518.7

Studies indicate that over 70% of Medicare spending is on patients with 5 chronic conditions. Identify two such conditions and discuss why these patients cost Medicare such a large amount of resources.