Overview

"No matter what role an individual or an organization plays in the US health care system, the complex way we pay for health services in this country influences what is done and how it is done." James R. Knickman

Module Objectives

Understand trends in US health care spending over time.
Explain the flow of funds into the health system (who pays) and the flow of funds through the system (how providers are paid).
Understand the major categories of services purchased.
Differentiate between public and private spending and purchasing in addition to the categories of health plan types within the public and private systems.
Explain how 2010 federal health reform legislation is changing the health care financing system.
Describe the major reimbursement mechanisms for health care services.

Module To-Do List

Here's everything you need to do and remember for this module:

Read Chapter 10 in Jonas & Kovner's Health Care Delivery in the United States, 12th Edition.
Review Chapter 10 Learning Objectives and Key Terms.
Make notes describing Chapter 10 Learning Objectives and Key Terms
Listen and View Chapter 10 Video Lecture.
Watch Voices from the Field Videos
Play the "Test Yourself! Medicaid Enrollments V. Medicaid Expenditures (10 min)" virtual game
Complete Quiz #3 - by Friday 10/27/23 using the lockdown browser.