The Growth of Third-Party Payments Has Resulted in Higher Prices

question 509

Multiple Choice

The growth of third-party payments has resulted in higher prices for health-care services because

• A) the lower out-of-pocket cost for consumers has increased the demand for health-care services.
• B) consumers have less of an incentive to economize and shop for low-cost services when they pay a lower share of their bill.
• C) producers have less of an incentive to provide health-care services at a low price when consumers are not as cost conscious.
• D) All of the above are true.

Understand the legal and ethical considerations in the management of EHRs including privacy, security, and accuracy.

Compare and contrast Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs), including standards and interoperability.

Understand the key components and functionalities of Electronic Health Record (EHR) programs.

Identify the major goals and benefits of utilizing EHR systems in healthcare.

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Definitions:

Trabeculae

The network of supportive fibrous bundles in organs like the heart or the spongy bone structure, providing structural support.

Spongy Bone

Also known as cancellous bone, a porous type of bone tissue found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layer of other bones, providing structural support.

Concentric Lamellae

Circular layers of bone matrix in osteons that surround a central canal, providing strength and support to bone.

Compact Bone

The dense, hard outer layer of bone that provides strength and support to the skeletal structure.