true because it is the oldest and simplest form of reimbursement for care provided. false because the Medicare / Medicaid systems reimburse healthcare providers in the same method as fee for service. false because the per diem payment to hospitals method pays for services on an " as-needed " basis.
Question 5. Question:( TCO 1) How is health policy formed? Student Answer:
Through discussion with patients Through the judicial system Through the legislative process Both B and C( Week 1 Lecture)
Question 6. Question:( TCO 3) In the 1990s, the push for cost containment changed how physicians and hospitals are paid. The changes:
Student Answer: with prospective payment methods. replaced fee-for-service payments away from payers.
and payers. bundled services into one payment to shift risk
had payment be negotiated between providers
All of the above( Chapter 4, pg. 40.)
1. Question:( TCO 2) For the last 25 years, what has been the fundamental conflict between purchasers and the healthcare industry?