Assignment:

Medicare and Medicaid

Consider how people qualify to receive Medicare and/or Medicaid and write an APA Format (7^th edition) paper that addresses the bullets below. A minimum of 1750/maximum of 2000 words is required, with at least 2 current (no more than 5 years) scholarly sources, other than the provided materials. There should be four (4) sections in your paper. Separate each section in your paper with a clear brief heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing. Include an introduction and conclusion:

• Describe the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and explain how the QIO improves policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries.
• Briefly define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a vulnerable population?
• Discuss the impact (including at least two positive and two negative aspects) that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had on benefits and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
• Describe your role(s) as a healthcare leader as it applies to the practice of advocating for cost effective care for vulnerable populations.

Learning Materials:

• Nickitas, D. M., Middaugh, D. J., & Feeg, M. D. (2019). Policy and politics for nurses and other health professionals: Advocacy and action. (3^rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Chap 11 & 12. This book must be downloaded and referred to

Additional Resources

• Amadeo, K. (2019) Federal poverty level guidelines and chart.