Summative Assessment of financial healthcare
In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court once again upheld the Affordable Care Act. As a nurse practitioner, it is important for you to understand not only this act but also other types of health care payer systems offered in the United States.
Select 1 of the following health care payer systems:
. Private Insurance
UNITED HEALTHCARE
Write an 875- to 1,050-word paper explaining how health care is financed based on the health care payer system you selected.
Include the following in your paper:
• Describe your selected health care payer system.
• Explain how this system is regulated.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages associated with how this health care payer system finances health care in the United States.
• Describe the different ways the U.S. government reimburses and finances the delivery of health care, such as tax revenue, compulsory national insurance, and the private-public balance relevant to your selected method of health care financing.
• Include the impact of government health care policy and funding on the quality of care outcomes for a community such as the one you may serve as an APRN.
Include a minimum of 3 current (within the last 5 years) references to support your paper.
Cite your references according to current APA guidelines
Submit your assessment.