Homework

Examine the main events in the history of health insurance from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Explain how these events led up to the evolution of managed care organizations.
Evaluate the purpose of health care insurance in the early days.
Evaluate the evolution of health insurance and managed care. What is the relationship between the two and how has managed care risen to prominence in today’s health care market?
Explain how the perspective of health insurance has or hasn’t changed in today’s managed care environment.
Analyze the public policy and market forces leading to the growth of managed care.
Analyze the current trends in managed care and its future in the context of health care reforms.
Based on your understanding, create a 4- to 5-page Microsoft Word document that includes the answers to the above questions.
Support your responses with examples.
Cite any sources in APA format.