A Method of Payment for Healthcare Services Whereby the Provider

question 18

Multiple Choice

A method of payment for healthcare services whereby the provider is paid a fixed amount for each patient regardless of the actual number or nature of services provided is called:

• A) UCR.
• B) PPG.
• C) capitation.
• D) fee-for-service.

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