Posted: May 1st, 2025

HL (5.1-5.3)

Discussion 5.1: Delivery Systems
Describe the difference between a vertically integrated delivery system and a horizontal
consolidation delivery system. Is one better than the other?
Week 5 Discussion 5.2: Utilization Review
Describe the purpose and process of a utilization review.
Include an explanation of a prospective, a concurrent, and a retrospective review.
Explain how liability in the utilization review process can occur.
Week 5 Discussion 5.3: Affordable Care Act
Describe the goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Do you think the ACA has been successful? Why or why not?
Include evidence to support your opinion.