The Purpose of Algorithms in Rate Based Measures Is To

question 36

Multiple Choice

The purpose of algorithms in rate based measures is to:

• A) determine if the patient's record belongs in the measure population described by the denominator.
• B) determine if the patient experienced the event described in the numerator.
• C) eliminate records with missing and/or invalid data.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Officially Considered

A status or perspective that is recognized or acknowledged by authoritative or formal entities.

Implicit Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which future benefits decrease as an individual’s income increases due to the phasing out of assistance or benefits.

Marginal Income Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of a person's income is taxed, reflecting the incremental tax paid on incremental income.

Explicit Benefit-reduction Rate

The specified rate at which benefits decrease as income or other factors change, often related to welfare policies.