Concepts of Managed Care  

Assignment Content

Let’s do some research and expand your learning! Research a current news item, credible website, or video that relates to utilization management (UM), quality management (QM), or case management (CM) in the Managed Care industry. In your own words, summarize the key concepts presented in the news item, website, or video selected. Reflect on how you can apply this information in your program of study.

Your submission should be at least 275 words or more and with three to four substantive paragraphs (minimum 4-5 sentences) in length. Properly cite all references (using the APA format) for all news items, credible websites, or videos selected.

**This assignment maps to Learning Objectives: LO3, 4, and 5**

 Required Textbooks:Kongstvedt, P., Health Insurance and Managed Care: What They Are and How TheyWork, 5th. Edition. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.ISBN- 978-1-284-15209-8 or EBook-ISBN-978-1-284-09487-9