Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) Are Used to Classify Patients by Diagnosis

question 10

True/False

Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) are used to classify patients by diagnosis in order to gather statistics for National Center for Health Statistics

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Definitions:

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

A work requirement that is essential for the performance of a job, even if it appears to be discriminatory, because it relates directly to the core operations of the business.

Discriminate

To treat someone differently or less favorably on the basis of certain characteristics, such as race, gender, or disability, which is often considered unlawful.

Federal EEOC

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces civil rights laws against workplace discrimination.

State EEOC

State level branches of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that handle discrimination complaints and issues.