Asked by Gamael Louis-charles on Sep 26, 2024
Which government-instituted programs should the nurse include in a teaching session about controlling health care costs? (Select all that apply.)
A) Professional standards review organizations
B) Prospective payment systems
C) Diagnosis-related groups
D) Third-party payers
E) "Never events"
Prospective Payment Systems
A healthcare payment method where the amount paid is agreed upon in advance based on the condition being treated rather than the services used.
Professional Standards
Established norms and criteria in a given profession that guide ethical and effective practice.
Never Events
Serious, preventable patient safety incidents that should never happen in healthcare settings, such as surgery on the wrong site.
- Grasp the consequences of health care legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, on the management of patient care and the dissemination of health services.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the consequences of health care legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, on the management of patient care and the dissemination of health services.