What System Was Effective in Reducing Expenditures for Hospital Care

question 5

Multiple Choice

What system was effective in reducing expenditures for hospital care but overall costs continued to rise because it wasn't included for outpatient care?

• A) Fee-for-service
• B) Diagnosis-related group
• C) Preferred provider organizations
• D) Health maintenance organization

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Definitions:

Bouchard Nodules

Hard, bony outgrowths or nodules located on the proximal interphalangeal joints, often associated with osteoarthritis.

Heberden Nodes

Hard or bony swellings that can form on the distal interphalangeal joints, commonly associated with osteoarthritis.

Dupuytren Contractures

A condition where the fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully extended, due to thickening and shortening of the palmar fascia.

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus

Herniated nucleus pulposus refers to a condition where the inner gel-like core of a spinal disc protrudes through its outer layer, potentially causing back pain and nerve irritation.