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Write a three- to five-page double-spaced paper:

Distinguish the roles of Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans in the healthcare delivery system.

Assess the similarities and differences between Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans by comparing (a) strengths, weaknesses, and incentives; (b) commitment to access; and (c) risks to the consumers.

Synthesize two recommendations for improvement, including your justification, of each managed care plan. (You should have a  total of four recommendations for both Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans.)

The Medicare/Medicaid Managed Care Plans assignment:

Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length…

Must use at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or other credible sources published in the past five years….