As a Result of the Move to a Prospective Payment

question 37

Multiple Choice

As a result of the move to a Prospective Payment System:

• A) the treatment intensity of the elderly was significantly increased.
• B) the rate of growth of hospital costs fell significantly immediately after the PPS was implemented.
• C) mortality rates increased.
• D) there were no major changes in coverage or costs.

Recognize the significance of detailed illness history in patient records.

Describe the documentation practices for routine follow-ups of established patients.

Explain the advantages and structure of electronic medical records (EMRs).

Know the legal frameworks and penalties associated with breaches of patient confidentiality and rights under HIPAA.

---

Definitions:

Insolvency

The state of being unable to pay debts as they fall due or having liabilities exceed assets.

Principal

The party that an agent’s authority can bind or act on behalf of.

Agent

An individual authorized to act on behalf of another, known as the principal, in legal or business matters.

Classical Islamic Law

The body of law derived from the Qur'an and the Hadith, governing aspects of personal conduct, family relations, and societal obligations in Islamic tradition.