The Healthcare Ecosystem: Medicare

The healthcare ecosystem is one of continuous change, and care coordination is supporting many of the changes. Analyze Medicare.

Explain how Medicare’s payer program impacts licensure, certification, or accreditation standards. Explain how Medicare’s payer program influences each of the following: quality reporting systems, reimbursement for healthcare services, and patient access to care. Evaluate how health information plays a part in Medicare by discussing a specific professional role within the Health Services profession and how the role supports the goals of Medicare.