Looking at articles we discussed in class, the initial experiences of value-based programs (e.g., value-based purchasing, ACOs, PCMH)  can be best described as ___________.

Healthy life expectancy, quality-adjusted life years, and data on health disparities are examples of metrics that can be used to measure the success of population health initiatives.

Which of the following best describes a pay-for-performance initiative?

The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) provides a measure for which of the following?

Under a _________________ approach, adjustments are made to a provider’s reimbursement based on the provider’s performance on predetermined quality and operational metrics, which are assigned varying weights.

Value in healthcare delivery can be enhanced by improving the quality of care delivered while keeping the price the same, or by delivering the same quality of care at a lower price.

Read the abstract provided below and determine the type of review: Abstract Issue: The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) health insurance marketplaces provide a critical source of coverage and financial assistance. States operating their own marketplaces cover a significant number of consumers without access to employment-based health insurance or public programs. Federal actions under the Trump administration have undermined the marketplaces, but the new administration has opportunities to implement and advocate for policies that strengthen state-based marketplaces (SBMs) to ensure they continue to serve as a coverage safety net. Goal: Identify federal policies to support SBMs and the consumers they serve. Methods: Structured interviews with directors and officials from 17 SBMs and analysis of recent federal policies impacting SBMs. Key Findings and Conclusions: The Trump administration has hindered SBMs by establishing onerous requirements and creating consumer confusion. Affordability remains a primary barrier to marketplace coverage, and federal initiatives could help reduce premiums and cost sharing. SBMs are an important resource for people who do not have access to affordable insurance through their jobs, but federal policy changes are needed to clear an easier pathway to coverage. In addition, the federal government should reinvest in advertising and outreach for the federally facilitated marketplace.

The expansion of health insurance coverage across the entire population is the central aim of the population health movement.

Part 1 (5 pts) Choose one of the established HSR frameworks (listed below) and describe its main components (at least 3 main components). *Be succinct, your answer should be 200-300 words.    Andersen Behavioral Model Donadedian’s Quality of Care Framework   Part 2  (5 pts).  Based on your selection, provide an example of the framework application including how each component is defined and used (or tested). This can be from any of your readings (research/policy intervention you have known) or any application of your approach to real-world issues.   

When desired results are achieved with minimal expenditure of resources, the healthcare services are most accurately described as what?