Under the Fee-For-Service System, Providers Had the Incentive to

question 61

Multiple Choice

Under the fee-for-service system, providers had the incentive to

• A)deliver more services than what would be medically necessary because a greater volume would increase their revenues
• B)use less technology because they could increase their revenues by not using costly procedures
• C)indiscriminate cost increases because they could get paid whatever they would charge
• D)increase the level of quality in order to attract more patients

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Definitions:

Independent Reviews

An evaluation or assessment conducted by individuals or entities not affiliated with the organization being reviewed to ensure objectivity and impartiality.

Technology

Technology encompasses the collection of tools, machines, techniques, and methods that facilitate the production of goods, provision of services, and solving of problems to fulfill human needs and improve quality of life.

Processing Errors

Mistakes that occur during the processing of data, transactions, or operational tasks, which can lead to inaccurate results or outputs.

Regular Audits

Periodic and systematic examinations of financial records and operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and fairness.