The healthcare ecosystem is influenced by external forces in the form of government regulations, accreditation standards, and federal legislation. These regulations and this legislation are components of federal government programs and bring with them directives that may affect the economics of healthcare. As greater numbers of healthcare organizations implement information systems across the United States, a seamless exchange of health information may provide consumers with a higher quality of care, improvement in patient access, and more efficient control of the cost of healthcare services. The healthcare ecosystem is one of continuous change, and health information management is supporting many of the changes.

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A. Discuss how Medicare certification affects healthcare delivery based on the Conditions of Participation.

1. Explain the difference between accreditation and licensing for healthcare organizations.

B. Explain the relationship between a quality reporting system and reimbursement for healthcare services (e.g., Merit-Based Incentive Payment System and value-based care).

1. Discuss how patient Medicare eligibility requirements influence the types of healthcare services available to patients.

C. Discuss one example of federal legislation that affects the provision of healthcare services.

D. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.