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Comparing the quality of managed Medicare programs with the quality of FFS Medicare programs is often difficult. Unlike FFS Medicare, managed Medicare programs
Suggested Answer: D
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40 comments · newest first
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Buck
11 months ago
I heard they can use the same measures across plans.
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Ashley
11 months ago
FFS Medicare has more flexibility, though.
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Jade
12 months ago
Wait, can they really measure quality effectively?
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Eleni
12 months ago
Totally agree, they have a structured approach!
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Kimbery
1 year ago
Managed Medicare programs focus on accountability.
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Sharmaine
1 year ago
I vaguely remember that managed Medicare might have different performance measures compared to FFS, so option D seems off to me.
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Tammi
1 year ago
I feel like we talked about the differences in service delivery systems, and option B sounds familiar, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Glory
1 year ago
I think we practiced a question about how managed care can provide accountability, so I’m leaning towards option C, but I could be wrong.
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Reta
1 year ago
I remember discussing how managed Medicare programs have a more structured approach, but I'm not sure if that means they can measure quality only at the provider level.
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Isabelle
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. What exactly do they mean by "can measure and report quality only at the provider level"? I'll have to re-read that option carefully.
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Marge
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Managed Medicare plans can measure and report quality at the provider level, unlike FFS Medicare which looks at the program as a whole. That's a key distinction that should help me answer this.
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Dalene
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the differences between managed and FFS Medicare when it comes to quality measurement. I'll have to think through the options carefully.
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Tamar
1 year ago
I think this question is asking about the key differences between managed Medicare and FFS Medicare when it comes to measuring and reporting quality. The options seem to be getting at things like the level of measurement, the system used to deliver services, and the focus on accountability.
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Inocencia
1 year ago
I think the key here is that managed Medicare plans have more of an organizational focus on accountability compared to the decentralized nature of FFS Medicare. That's an important difference that I'll focus on in my answer.
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Loren
1 year ago
Hmm, this question is making my head spin. Maybe I should have stuck to studying the Medicare Advantage plan details instead of binge-watching that new medical drama.
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Patti
1 year ago
D) can use the same performance measures for all products and plans
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Janine
1 year ago
C) provide an organizational focus for accountability
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Tegan
1 year ago
A) can measure and report quality only at the provider level
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Coral
2 years ago
A is just ridiculous. Of course managed Medicare can measure quality at the plan level, not just the provider level. What is this, the Stone Age?
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Hollis
1 year ago
User 3: D seems like a good option too. Using the same performance measures for all products and plans can be beneficial.
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Ulysses
1 year ago
User 2: I think C makes more sense. Managed Medicare programs provide an organizational focus for accountability.
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Tamera
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, A is definitely not accurate. Managed Medicare can measure quality at the plan level too.
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Chi
2 years ago
I'm not sure about D - can the same performance measures really work for all managed Medicare plans? Seems a bit too one-size-fits-all.
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Haley
1 year ago
That's a good point. Maybe having some flexibility in performance measures could be beneficial for managed Medicare programs.
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Katie
1 year ago
But wouldn't using the same performance measures for all plans overlook the unique needs of each plan?
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Luke
1 year ago
I think D makes sense because it allows for consistency in measuring performance across different plans.
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Royce
2 years ago
B seems like a logical choice too, as a single system for delivering services can improve coordination and consistency.
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Caitlin
1 year ago
D) can use the same performance measures for all products and plans
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Nydia
1 year ago
C) provide an organizational focus for accountability
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Aretha
1 year ago
B) use a single system to deliver services to all plan members
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Bette
1 year ago
A) can measure and report quality only at the provider level
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Vanesa
2 years ago
I believe managed Medicare programs provide an organizational focus for accountability, which is important for quality measurement.
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Cristal
2 years ago
Hmm, I think the answer has to be C. Managed Medicare programs provide an organizational focus for accountability, which is crucial for ensuring quality of care.
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Dorthy
1 year ago
Yes, it helps ensure that quality of care is consistently maintained across all plan members.
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Ellsworth
2 years ago
I agree, having an organizational focus for accountability is key in managed Medicare programs.
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Oren
2 years ago
I agree, it's hard to determine which one is better.
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Oren
2 years ago
I think comparing the quality of managed Medicare programs with FFS Medicare programs is tricky.
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Jess
2 years ago
But FFS Medicare programs can measure and report quality only at the provider level.
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Asuncion
2 years ago
I agree. Managed Medicare programs provide an organizational focus for accountability.
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Olive
2 years ago
I think comparing the quality of managed Medicare programs with FFS Medicare programs is tricky.