Which of the Following Statements Best Describes an Unfortunate Consequence

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes an unfortunate consequence of using diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to determine reimbursement? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Insurance companies had to greatly increase their funding from employers.
• B) The incentive was to undertreat and underuse health resources.
• C) Health care providers had to accept losses for each patient treated.
• D) Health care providers learned to cheat the system.
• E) Health care providers refused to accept more patients whose reimbursement was based on DRGs.
• F) High quality of care was no longer assured.

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