Which Example Would a Health Care Administrator Use to Improve

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which example would a health care administrator use to improve HIM department quality?

• A) The percent of records that are not complete within a 30-day period
• B) The percent bed occupancy
• C) The percent of patients who obtained a nosocomial infection
• D) The average length of stay

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The variable cost of production (costs that change with output level) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Product Differentiation

A marketing strategy where a company attempts to distinguish its product or services from the competition.

Competitive Price-searcher

A market structure where firms have some control over their selling price because their products are differentiated, but they still face competition.

Entry Barriers

Obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, which can include high startup costs, regulation, or patent protections.