Question

Using the chart below, answer the three questions provided.

Payer Type	Jackson County District	Allegan Health
Medicare	35.3%	45%
Medicaid	11.8%	19%
Blue Cross	19%	9%
HMOs/PPOs	23.5%	5.7%
Commercial & Others	5.1%	4.3%
Self-Pay Patients	5.3%	17%
Total	100%	100%

1. Which of the two health facilities has the more advantageous Payer Mix?

2. Why did you reach the decision you did? It is important that you be specific in justifying your decision.

Answer 1

1.Among the two health facilities the Jackson County District jas more advantageous Payer Mix

2.The payer mix in simple refers to the money or revenue generated by a healthcare sector from the private insurance companies. Here Blue cross is a probate insurance company which contributes about 19% when compared to the Allegan Health.