In Order to Evaluate and Manage the Performance of Individual

question 194

Multiple Choice

In order to evaluate and manage the performance of individual providers in its provider network, the Quorum Health Plan implemented a program that focuses on identifying the best and worst outcomes and utilization patterns of its providers. This program is also designed to develop and implement strategies such as treatment protocols and practice guidelines to improve the performance of Quorum's providers. This information indicates that Quorum implemented a program known as:

• A) An integrated delivery system (IDS)
• B) A coordinated care program
• C) Ostensible agency
• D) Continuous quality improvement (CQI)

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Definitions:

Brassinosteroids

A class of plant hormones that play key roles in plant growth, development, and stress responses, influencing processes from seed germination to flowering.

Oligosaccharins

Short-chain sugars that play a role in signaling and regulating plant growth and defense responses.

Methyl Salicylate

An organic compound used as a flavoring agent and in pain relief medications.

Jasmonic Acid

A plant hormone involved in various plant processes, including growth, reproduction, and defense against pests and diseases.