Which Statements, Made by a Nursing Student, Would the Faculty

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statements, made by a nursing student, would the faculty interpret as a good understanding of the role of third-party payers in healthcare financing? Select all that apply.

• A) Third-party payers have the power to influence care and reimbursement.
• B) Third-party payers manage or administer the pool of money from individuals who decide to join an insurance plan.
• C) Third-party payers carry all the financial risk for healthcare.
• D) Third-party payers pay or underwrite coverage for healthcare for another entity.
• E) Third-party payers use reimbursement strategies primarily aimed at reducing the financial risk.

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