Wk 2 discussion due today

 Provider Payments

In preparing for this discussion, read Chapter 5 of the course text. For your initial post, address the following in the discussion forum:

• Explain the pros and cons of four provider payment methods: (a) fee-for-service; (b) capitation; (c) global capitation; and (d) bundled payment.
• Based upon your review on the above payment methods, what is your recommendation for the mainstream of provider payment(s)? Be sure to include a detailed account of the benefits and risks.

Your initial post should be at least 300 words. Support your response with a minimum of two scholarly sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. that were published in the last five years.