Signature Assignment: Medicare and Medicaid

Consider  how people qualify to receive Medicare and/or Medicaid and write a  paper that addresses the bullets below. There should be four (4)  sections in your paper; one for each bullet below. Separate each section  in your paper with a clear brief heading that allows your professor to  know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.  Start your paper with an introduction and include a “Conclusion” section  that summarizes all topics. This paper should consist of at least 1750  words and no more than 2000.

This week reflect upon the Medicare and Medicaid programs to address the following:

• Describe  the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and explain how the QIO  improves policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries.  
• Briefly  define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can  qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a  vulnerable population?
• Discuss  the impact (including at least two positive and two negative aspects)  that the ACA has had on benefits and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid  recipients.  
• Describe  your role(s) as a healthcare leader as it applies to the practice of  advocating for cost effective care for vulnerable populations.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1750-2000 words in length

Structure:  Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not  count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.  Your essay  must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References:  Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all  resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2)  scholarly sources are required for this assignment.