Define Engineered and Discretionary Costs and Give Two Examples of Each

question 52

Essay

Define engineered and discretionary costs and give two examples of each.

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Definitions:

Personal Mandate

A requirement for individuals to purchase or otherwise obtain a particular good or service; often used in the context of compulsory health insurance.

PPACA

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; a comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010, primarily known for its aim to increase health insurance coverage to more Americans.

Electronic Medical Records

Digital versions of patients' paper charts, improving the efficiency of recording, storing, and accessing medical information and history.

Efficiency Gains

Improvements that allow more to be achieved with the same amount of resources, often leading to cost savings and productivity increases.