Use of Aggregate Data from Various Payers Is Limited Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use of aggregate data from various payers is limited because of

• A) Differing providers and coding systems from provider data.
• B) Lack of legal right to data for encounter information.
• C) Differing diagnostic code requirements for reimbursement.
• D) Lack of data sharing agreements and differing data elements for the longitudinal records.

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Definitions:

M&M Proposition I

A principle in corporate finance that asserts the market value of a firm is unaffected by the capital structure, assuming no taxes and perfect markets.

M&M Proposition II

A theory proposing that the cost of equity increases with the level of debt in a company, making the firm's weighted average cost of capital remain unchanged.

Cost of Equity

The return rate that shareholders require to invest in a company's equity, taking into account the risk associated with the investment.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its current debt, incorporating both interest payments and any other required repayments.