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Governance, Legal Issues, Medicare & Medicaid (AHM510)

Effective governance and an understanding of the legal issues that underpin our nation’s government health care programs are essential to delivering better health care experiences. This online course equips you with an understanding of health care management organizations’ formation, types, and structures; public policy; and legal issues surrounding ERISA, pharmacy benefits, and wellness programs.

Course Details

Format
26-hour course length
1 exam

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Enrollment
$220 ÐÜèÊÓƵMembers
$280 Non-Members
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866.234.6909
Support@AHIPInsuranceEducation.org

At a Glance

  • Students have up to 180 days to complete course
  • Counts toward FAHM® professional designation
  • Flexible, self-paced online format
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Technical support available by phone or email

What You’ll Learn

  • Factors shaping the health insurance industry, its formation, types of insurance, and structure
  • How health insurance providers use reorganization, reengineering, and strategic planning to improve performance
  • Legal issues faced by health insurance providers in a post-reform environment
  • Legal issues surrounding ERISA, pharmacy benefits, and wellness
  • Federal and state regulatory requirements that affect health insurance providers
  • Role of the federal government as a purchaser of health care benefits
  • Role of health insurance providers in providing services to both Medicare and Medicaid enrollees
  • How fraud and abuse affect health care’s cost and quality
  • How health insurance providers use organizational control systems to build internal structures that meet external demands for accountability
  • Relevant terms, industry issues, case scenarios and concepts

Who Should Take This Course

  • Agents and brokers
  • Case managers
  • Financial planners
  • Health insurance provider staff
  • Medical directors
  • Medical management staff

For even greater ROI, contact our experts at TrainingSolutions@ahip.org or call the Support Team at 866.234.6909. We can create a custom blend of courses, test prep classes, and group sessions that make the most sense for you and your budget.

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