Description
Medicare and Medicare were developed to ensure vulnerable population had access to healthcare. As the system has changed over the years, there is now a focus on providing quality health care. Quality measures are now attached to financial reimbursement to encourage quality care as well as to reduce costs.
Examine the financial impacts of regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission (JC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), and Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
Examine the effects of policies and standards on organizations, employers, and nurses, and the availability and cost of pharmaceuticals, surgeries, and therapies
Evaluate the effect on public opinion of the CMS determining which treatments and technologies are worth covering and the amount of reimbursement
Peer reviewed citations no older than 3 years old.
