The Following Are Key Terms in Chapter 16 That Relate

question 33

Short Answer

The following are key terms in Chapter 16 that relate to accounting for health care organizations:
A.Contractual adjustments
B.Capitation fees
C.Charity care
D.Diagnosis-related groups
E.Prospective payment system
F.Health maintenance organizations
G.Performance indicator
H.Third-party payor
For each of the following definitions,indicate the key term from the list above that best matches by placing the appropriate letter in the blank space next to the definition.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization, in that order.

Herzberg's Motivation-Maintenance Theory

A theory suggesting there are two factors that influence an employee's motivation and satisfaction: motivators and hygiene factors.

Grit

A psychological trait based on an individual's passion for a particular long-term goal coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective.

Characteristics

Traits or attributes that distinguish individuals, objects, or phenomena from each other.