Case Study – Health Share of Oregon: A Community-Oriented Approach to Accountable Care for Medicaid Beneficiaries

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Option #1: Case Study – Health Share of Oregon: A Community-Oriented Approach to Accountable Care for Medicaid Beneficiaries

Assignment Required Reading:
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/files/publications/case-study/2014/oct/1769_klein_hlt_share_oregon_aco_case_study.pdf

Review the case study by clicking on the link. Prepare a paper that answers the following questions.

  • What is an accountable care organization (ACO’s)?
  • What makes Oregon unique in its approach to Coordinated Care Organization?
  • Why are states experimenting with different models of integrated care?
  • Are ACO’s a viable model to reduce the rate of growth in per-capita Medicaid spending? Why or why not?

Option #2: Case Study – Health Care Payment and Delivery Reform in Minnesota Medicaid

Assignment Required Reading:
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/files/publications/case-study/2013/mar/1667_edwards_medicaid_minnesota_case_study_final_v2.pdf

Review the case study by clicking on the link. Prepare a paper that answers the following questions.

  • What is an accountable care organization (ACO’s)?
  • What makes Minnesota unique in terms of a model for health system reform?
  • Why are states experimenting with different models of integrated care?
  • Are ACO’s a viable model to reduce the rate of growth in per-capita Medicaid spending? Why or why not?

Requirements:

  • Your paper should be 5 double-spaced pages including introduction and conclusion.
  • A minimum of four (4) peer-reviewed references cited in the assignment. Additional references articles from the popular press such as the WSJ and Washington Post should also be considered.)
  • Remember, you must support your thinking/opinions and prior knowledge with references.
  • In-text citation used throughout the assignment and APA-formatted reference list.
  • Please no plagiarism and sources should be no more than 3 years old.
  • Include headings organize the content in your work.