Types of insurance

first managed care program was introduced in the United States in the late 19th century by a few insurance companies for businesses. (Kongstvedt, pg.3) Now in the 21st century managed care has evolved into a complex web not only for consumers of managed care but for the providers who are trying to provide the best clinical care for their patients. In this paper, we will discuss what managed care is (types), but also look at the complexities involved that make it difficult for providers to give…

HIFU - High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a treatment for Prostate Cancer. The high-intensity focused ultrasound uses high frequency soundwaves through an ultrasound wand that is inserted into the rectum to heat the harmful body tissues. The heat from the soundwaves kills the cancerous tissue. Discuss the "pros" and "cons" of this treatment. Pros – Outpatient Procedure, Procedure does not require cutting, if treatment does not help it does not interfere with other treatment options, extremely…

the nation as a whole (Schoen, 2016). For a long time, there has been a debate as to whether healthcare is a privilege or right. However, health care is now a right and at the same time a duty because it is a must for all people to possess health insurance cover. The Affordable…

care system is a decentralized system that is mostly run by government agencies. The country provides health insurance for most citizens, but there is also the option of private health insurance, which is utilized by a small portion of the population. It is mandatory for every citizen to have health care coverage. The government plays a large role in the health care system including insurance, hospitals, and other health care activities. This is much different from the more privately controlled…

The United States military offers several types of health insurance for active duty members of the armed forces, retired members of the armed forces and qualified veterans. Health insurance through the military can get tricky, so here are a few tips that will help you understand and manage your coverage plans. • Tricare is the health insurance program offered by the U.S. Department of Defense. • Active duty members and retirees can choose from various levels of Tricare which includes Prime,…

well-being of individuals. Policies are created by different branches of government at different levels in order to protect human rights, assure the delivery of benefits, and create opportunities (McNutt & Hoefer, 2016). There are three different types of policies. Public policy is considered the decisions that the government makes and the laws, regulations, and other artifacts that result from these decisions, social policy is composed of decisions that affects the well-being of an individual,…

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The company name, the message and rationale Walvis is a privately owned fashion accessory store located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The owner is Thanh Truong. Walvis specializes in a variety of low to average price and trendy accessories that can match with client's demand in different occasion. I am interested in tiny things that complete the appearance wearer besides clothes. Started out as an interest, a hobby for me evolved into a promising industry in the Southern…

Whether you are turning 65 or just getting your Medicare Part B after age 65 (coming off of employer-type insurance), choosing the right plan can be overwhelming. Many seniors are confused about what plan is best for them, buying a Medicare Supplement (also referred to as Medigap) or Medicare Advantage. Your health plays an important roll in what plan you should choose. Another factor is your budget. There are so many plans and options to choose from, if you have a qualified Medicare Consultant…

employed individuals did not have insurance because it was not mandatory for state’s employers to offer health insurance to them. Therefore, due to economic restriction, some employers did not offer it and employees were not required to have health insurance (Fahrenholz, Documentation for Health Care Records). Consequently, the ACA is a health care reform that is an expansion of health insurance, which assists in protecting the uninsured, those without…

Life Insurance Company Date: Subject: Long Term Care Insurance Mr Kohler, I am writing to inform you about a new insurance product which I learnt about at the conference I attended last week, as a representative from our firm. The insurance product is actually very innovative and I was amazed at how useful this product would be for our firm as it could enable us to attract a great number of customers. The product is called ‘Long Term Care Insurance’ and as the name suggests, this insurance…