Assume you are the administrator of a health care organization that accepts Medicaid as a payor, but
Question:
Assume you are the administrator of a health care organization that accepts Medicaid as a payor, but in a state that has not expanded Medicaid coverage. Recent Medicaid policies and discounting have contributed to the organization's failing bottom line. Many of your clients are on Medicaid or uninsured.
You have been asked to present an executive summary to present to the board of directors detailing how Medicaid discounting causes hardships on your organization's finances and the health populations you serve:
Clearly identify the type of facility that you are leading.
Explain specific cuts that Medicaid has made in recent years.
Describe how Medicaid discounting causes hardships on your organization.
Evaluate the impact of federal or state health care policies are having on consumers' costs. Explore both positive and negative effects.
Recommend changes you propose to help decrease the deficit from the perspective of your organization.
Recommend actions the organization can take to alleviate the negative effects of these changes but still meet the needs of various populations.
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Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation a strategic perspective
ISBN: 978-1337614689
9th edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw