Question: Organizational Structures and Reimbursement Methods

Your Discussion postings should be written in standard edited English and should follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific in-text citationsfrom this week's Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources such as those found in the Library. Refer to the Pocket Guide to APA Style to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. Initial postings must be 250-350 words (not including references).

Post your answer to one of the following topic questions (one post answer) by Saturday, then respond to two or more fellow classmates (two posts) by Tuesday that are thoughtful and advance the discussion. Student responses postings must be 100-150 words (not including references). These required posts (totaling three) should be completed on three or more separate days.

Choose one of the following:

1. What are the three primary forms of business organizations? Describe their advantages and disadvantages from a financial point of view?

2. Review managed care contracts for different payment plans (PPO, HMO, Fee for services, etc.) and describe provider incentives and risks under each of the following reimbursement methods:

1. Cost-based

2. Charge-base (including discounted charges)

3. Per procedure

4. Per diagnoses

5. Per diem

6. Global pricing

7. Capitation