The Japanese Make Heavy Use of a Decision-Making Process Called

question 65

True/False

The Japanese make heavy use of a decision-making process called ringisei or decision making by consensus.

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Third Party Payors

Entities (usually insurance companies or government agencies) that pay for healthcare services on behalf of patients.

Contractual Adjustments

Adjustments made to the gross amount of charges for services provided, primarily in healthcare, based on pre-negotiated agreements with payers or insurers.

Amounts Pledged

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Uncollectible

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