The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the role of managed care organizations within health care and risk management programs.

Reflect on and evaluate the role that the managed care organization (MCO) plays in today's health care environment by developing a 750-1,000-word response that addresses the following:

• Explain what a health care organization's administrative role is in executing risk management policies and ensuring compliance with managed care organization (MCO) standards.
• Explain what value the regulatory statutes of a typical MCO provide to a health care organization and include strategies pertaining to policies such as conflict resolution and risk management that affect patients and families as well as employees and employers.
• Explain what MCO responsibilities relevant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) focus on fraud, waste, and abuse laws.
• Identify strategies that can be implemented for developing a culture of reporting and transparency.

In addition to your textbook, you are required to support your analysis with at least three credible health-related resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.