Insurers Often Have Access to Longitudinal Performance Data Through

question 43

Multiple Choice

Insurers often have access to longitudinal performance data through

• A) Claims information such as coded and administrative data.
• B) A more comprehensive clinical picture but limited sample size.
• C) Data developed by standards development organizations but no external comparison.
• D) A more limited clinical picture with added local data.

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