Course Description

This final course addresses the regulatory framework, employer leadership responsibilities, and the future direction of healthcare innovation. You will study ERISA and the Consolidated Appropriations Act as strategic efficiency drivers, the evolving role of employers in healthcare delivery, and the innovation landscape that will shape healthcare cost management in the years ahead. This course ties together all previous domains and positions the CP-MOC professional as a leader in healthcare plan optimization.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply ERISA and CAA fiduciary requirements as strategic cost-containment tools.
  • Develop a fiduciary governance framework for employer health plans.
  • Articulate the employer’s expanded role in healthcare delivery and purchasing.
  • Evaluate emerging innovations in healthcare technology and their application to plan management.
  • Create a comprehensive action plan for transitioning to Model Optimal Care.

Estimated Completion Time: 14 hours

Course Content

LESSON 6.1: ERISA and CAA as Efficiency Drivers
2 Topics
TOPIC 6.1.1: From Compliance Obligation to Strategic Asset
TOPIC 6.1.2: Data Access as a Gateway to Optimization
LESSON 6.2: The Evolving Role of Employers
2 Topics
TOPIC 6.2.1: From Passive Sponsor to Active Purchaser
TOPIC 6.2.2: Forming Fiduciary Committees
LESSON 6.3: Embracing Innovation for a Sustainable Future
2 Topics
TOPIC 6.3.1: The Innovation Landscape
TOPIC 6.3.2: Making the Transition to Model Optimal Care
Final Quizzes
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM: CP-MOC CERTIFICATION EXAM