The ____ Is a Decision-Making Method in Which a Panel

question 80

Multiple Choice

The ____ is a decision-making method in which a panel of experts responds to questions and to each other until an agreement is reached on how a specific issue should be handled.

• A)dialectical inquiry technique
• B)nominal group technique
• C)Delphi technique
• D)electronic brainstorming technique
• E)feedback method

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Definitions:

Quality of Care

The degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.

Managed Care

A healthcare delivery system designed to manage cost, utilization, and quality, often through coordination of care and provider networks.

Institutional Isomorphism

A concept in sociology that explains how institutions tend to become more similar to one another over time due to various pressures that encourage standardization.

Preferred Provider

A healthcare provider who has a contract with an insurer to provide services to plan members for specific pre-negotiated rates.