Discussion

In this discussion, begin by introducing yourself to the class. Discuss how the information that you will learn in this course applies to your background.

From the reading this week, compare and contrast two methods of reimbursement, describing the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Of the two methods you chose, which do you think provides the best process from a patient perspective? 

References that may be used are:

Casto, A. B. (2018). Principles of healthcare reimbursement. MBS Direct Vital Source (6th ed.). American Health Information Management Association AHIMA. https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781584266648/cfi/6/24!/4/2/324@0:7.17

CarpeVita Health. (2015). The Pros and Cons of Bundled Payments. http://carpevitainc.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-bundled-payments/

Rajpal, G., Peruchi, R. S., & Sawhney, R. (2013). Healthcare reimbursement plans: Methodology, advantages and disadvantages. IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings, 3528-3535. Retrieved from https://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fscholarly-journals%2Fhealthcare-reimbursement-plans-methodology%2Fdocview%2F1471961727%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D3783

Torrey, T. (2020). How Health Care Capitation Payment Systems Work. VeryWell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/capitation-the-definition-of-capitation-2615119

Rubric for assignment is attached.