Which of the Following Statements About Value Based Purchasing (VBP)

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Value Based Purchasing (VBP) and episode of care payment models is/are FALSE?

• A) Both payment models positively reward quality of care
• B) VBP rewards are based on clinical quality outcomes
• C) VBP is a revenue neutral payment model
• D) Episode of care payment models provide payment incentives for keeping patients out of the hospital
• E) Episode of care payment successes have a geographical component

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