#1.
- From the Discussion Preparation, compare the health care-based
factors in the issues that you reviewed that, in your opinion, cause the
cost curve of health care to shift. Provide at least one example
showing the manner in which the cost curve shifts in your response. - Suggest at least three attributes that cause the supply curve in
health care to fluctuate. Provide specific examples of each of the
suggested attributes to support your response - #2
- Suggest at least one method by which capitation rates are set for
health maintenance organizations in Medicare. Provide one example of an
HMO with these types of set rates in order to support your response. - Compare the primary available economic resources that health
insurance payers may use to monitor, assess, and regulate health care
providers’ behavior. Evaluate the degree to which alternative provider
payment methods (e.g., capitation, pay for performance, etc.) impact HMO
economic and business performance. Provide one example of such a type
of method to support your response.


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