Which Organization Monitors Implementation of the Prospective Reimbursement System for Medicare

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which organization monitors implementation of the prospective reimbursement system for Medicare clients?

• A) Professional Review Organizations (PROs)
• B) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
• C) National Health Quality Improvement Act
• D) Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)

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Definitions:

Modifiable Risk Factors

Aspects of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or genetic susceptibility that can be altered to reduce the risk of disease.

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burned tobacco that may contain additives, which is known to cause several health problems, including cancer.

Body Mass Index

A metric for assessing body fat, using both height and weight, designed for use in adults of either sex.

Moderate Exercise

Physical activity that is not too vigorous or too easy, providing health benefits without excessive stress on the body, such as brisk walking or steady bicycling.