Medicare and MedicaidConsider 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 b

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:

• 1. Describe the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and explain how the QIO improves policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries.
• 2.Briefly define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a vulnerable population?
• 3.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.
• 4.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.