The Medicaid Program Subsidizes Indigent Care Through Payments to Disproportionate

question 184

Multiple Choice

The Medicaid program subsidizes indigent care through payments to disproportionate share hospitals (DSHs) . The Preamble Hospital is a DSH. As a DSH, Preamble most likely:

• A) Receives financial assistance from the federal government but not a state government.
• B) Is at a higher risk of operating at a loss than are most other hospitals.
• C) Receives no payments directly from Medicaid for services rendered but rather receives a portion of the capitation payment that Medicaid makes to the health plans with which Preamble contracts.
• D) Is eligible for capitation rates that are significantly higher than the FFS average for all covered Medicaid services.

Explain the advancement of moral reasoning from preconventional to postconventional stages.

Describe the significance of care orientation and justice orientation in moral development.

Identify the factors influencing adolescents’ decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Recognize the role of social contracts and universal ethical principles in the development of moral reasoning.

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Definitions:

Verbal Negotiation Tactics

Strategies used in dialogue to persuade or influence an opposing party to reach a desirable outcome or agreement.

Warning

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

Threat

Anything that poses a potential danger to the safety, security, or well-being of individuals or organizations.

Command

An authoritative order or instruction.