Discussion 4.1: Third Party Administrator

From your text readings and/or research from the web and/or the virtual library:

• What is the role of a third party administrator (TPA) in health care?
• What type of regulations must a TPA follow when processing claims, for example?
• Are TPAs a good thing for managed care or a bad thing? Provide examples that support your opinions.

Respond to two other students. Please cite references in your post which should be 150-200 words.