Which of the Following Criterion Is Now Used for Deciding

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criterion is now used for deciding the amount of the reimbursement before care is provided?

• A) A proportion of actual cost arbitrarily decided by the Medicare panel
• B) The federal budget constraints for the current fiscal year
• C) Hospital and health care provider feedback and political persuasion
• D) Prospective payment scale based on the medical diagnosis

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production activity that quantifies the number of hours machines are operated in the manufacturing process.

Mark Up

The percentage added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

Direct Labor-Hours

This refers to the total number of hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production activity that quantifies the total hours machines are operated in the manufacturing process.