Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between the CMS

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a similarity between the CMS HCC and the RxHCC models?

• A) They use diagnosis codes.
• B) They do not use a regression model to predict expenditures.
• C) They do not use relative weights to calculate payments.
• D) They use data to adjust fee-for-service payments.

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Definitions:

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events or states where one event is understood to be a direct result of the other.

Confounding Variable

An external variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially skewing the results.

Observational Study

A study in which the researcher observes and records behavior or outcomes without manipulating variables.

Traditional Experiment

A research methodology involving the manipulation of variables to determine their effect on a particular outcome, usually featuring a control and experimental group.