Information Technology Has Significantly Affected Health Care

question 43

Multiple Choice

Information technology has significantly affected health care.Which of the following is not an outcome?

• A)Cost reduction
• B)Revenue enhancement
• C)Faster exchange of handwritten charts between physicians and nurses
• D)Improved clinical efficiency and patient care

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Definitions:

FIFO Method

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first items purchased are the first ones sold, standing for "first-in, first-out."

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert partially completed goods into a number of equivalent completed units for inventory valuation.

Forming Department

A specific department in manufacturing where raw materials begin their transformation into final products through various processes.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that assigns costs based on the average cost of all units available during the period.