ABC Medical Associates

ABC Medical Associates

Case Studies Activity Instructions

Case studies are stories. They present realistic, complex, and contextually rich situations and involve problems to solve and/or questions to answer. Thoroughly read the case studies below and answer the questions presented in each. Your responses to the questions must be detailed and include information supported by academic sources (textbook, .gov, and .edu webistes). Do not use .com, .net, .org, or blog websites. All sources must have been published within the last 5 years.

Please complete all 3 case studies. Your case study responses must follow current APA format and include in-text citations for any resources you use to support your answers. You must also include a separate reference page. The Case Studies Activity must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2.

Case Study 1

Mrs. Jones, who is 80 years old, presents to ABC Medical Associates today for her annual wellness visit. She was last seen 6 months ago by a doctor in the practice for a bout with influenza.

In today’s visit, the patient will receive her annual gynecological evaluation in addition to a general maintenance examination. She will also have blood work done to evaluate her hypertension, hypothyroid, and type II diabetes.

Mrs. Jones is covered by Medicare and AARP Medigap insurance.

Based on the information in this case study, determine if this is a new or established patient. Then, describe what information you will need to collect from the patient and what steps you must take to ensure the services being rendered will be covered by insurance. Determine which insurance policy is primary.