In an Attempt to Contain Health-Care Costs, Which Type of Organizations

question 7

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to contain health-care costs, which type of organizations were introduced to review the quality, quantity, and cost of hospital care through Medicare?

• A) Managed care organizations
• B) Preferred provider organizations
• C) Accountable care organizations
• D) Professional standards review organization

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