Match the Term with the Appropriate Definition or Description

question 2

Multiple Choice

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-The difference between the hospital cost of care and the amount paid to the hospital for providing care

• A)ambulatory surgical center
• B)bad debt
• C)charity care
• D)critical access hospital (CAH)
• E)diversification strategies
• F)Hill-Burton Act
• G)hospital
• H)horizontal integration
• I)independent living facility
• J)joint ventures
• K)medical home
• L)rural hospital flexibility program
• M)vertical integration
• N)specialty hospital
• O)underpayment

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

A reasoning method where the outcome is derived from the agreement of several statements that are usually considered accurate.

Empirical Reasoning

A method of thought that involves making conclusions based on observed and verified evidence.

Ideological Reasoning

The process of thinking that is heavily influenced by a predetermined set of beliefs or ideology.

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An increase in the production of goods and services over a specific period, often measured by GDP.