US Preventive Services Task Force
The US healthcare system is a study in allocation of resources to meet the demands of the population. Healthcare economics and what government and private third-party insurers will consider covered expenses require a great deal of input from many stakeholders. Discuss what the US Preventive Services Task Force is and how it develops its screening and prevention guidelines. Discuss how the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission helps with recommendations of allocation of reimbursement for services. Describe the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in providing information to help prevent illness and injury.
