Date of Award
1995
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Department
Physical Therapy
First Advisor
Beverly Johnson
Keywords
Insurance, Health, Reimbursement -- history
Abstract
Reimbursement of medical services by third-party payers is becoming more contingent upon the effectiveness of services at an affordable cost. The push for cost containment brings about the need for the health care professional to have a sound understanding of medical care coverage to provide quality services at an affordable price.
The present coverage of medical care in the united States is largely dependent upon medical benefits offered by employers. In order to understand current trends in medical care coverage and the reliance on employer based coverage, this independent study explores the origins and development of the current medical care reimbursement system. A review of the origins and development of health insurance helps the health care professional to understand the foundation of the current reimbursement system, as well as provides him/her with a basis on which to recommend cost effective changes for the future.
Recommended Citation
Noyes, Rhonda, "A Historical Perspective of Medical Care Coverage in the United States" (1995). Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 335.
https://commons.und.edu/pt-grad/335