Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of the Community

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the Community Medical Association (CMA) case study?

• A) The case describes how the 5Ss were used by CMA's 50 databases.
• B) Total savings was over $40 million from implementing an integrated operating system with a common data base compared to the previous system.
• C) Doctors' total changeover and setup (i.e., system relog) time per patient increased after the new integrated operating system was implemented.
• D) The quality of medical diagnosis and decisions (i.e., clinical quality) improved with the new system.

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Definitions:

Accountable Care Organizations

Groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients.

Medicare Patients

Individuals who receive health coverage through Medicare, a U.S. federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older.

Coordinated Health Care

A health care approach where various health care providers work together to deliver seamless, high-quality care to patients.

Expert Testimony

Evidence presented in court by a qualified professional who has expertise in a particular field relevant to the case.