Which Statements Best Describe an Unfortunate Consequence of Using Diagnosis-Related

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statements best describe an unfortunate consequence of using diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to determine reimbursement? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Insurance companies had to greatly increase their funding from employers
• B)The incentive was to undertreat and underuse health resources
• C)Health care providers had to accept losses for each patient treated
• D)Health care providers learned to cheat the system
• E)Health care providers refused to accept more patients whose reimbursement was based on DRGs
• F)High quality of care was no longer assured.

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