The Azure Health Plan Strives to Ensure for Its Plan

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Azure Health Plan strives to ensure for its plan members the best possible level of care from its providers. In order to maintain such high standards, Azure uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative (behavioral) measures to determine the effectiveness of its providers. Azure then compares the clinical and operational practices of its providers with those of other providers outside the network, with the goal of identifying and implementing the practices that lead to the best outcomes. The comparative method of evaluation that Azure uses to identify and implement the practices that lead to the best outcomes is known as

• A) Case mix analysis
• B) Outcomes research
• C) Benchmarking
• D) Provider profiling

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter Failure

A situation where the brain's chemical messengers do not function properly, affecting communication between neurons.

Psychotherapy

A treatment method for mental health issues, involving therapeutic conversations and interactions between a therapist and a client.

Depression

is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Cognitivebehavioral

Pertaining to a therapeutic approach that combines cognitive and behavioral strategies to address dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented process.