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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