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What is a potential disadvantage of a hospital receiving a set annual budget from a regional health authority?
What is a potential disadvantage of a hospital receiving a set annual budget from a regional health authority?
- Alignment of hospital payments with patient outcomes.
- Encouragement of system-wide efficiency.
- Increased funding for unexpected expenses.
- Reduced service quality due to budget inadequacy. (correct)
Which payment model aligns hospital payments with patient outcomes and satisfaction?
Which payment model aligns hospital payments with patient outcomes and satisfaction?
- Value-Based Purchasing (VBP). (correct)
- Set annual budget allocation model.
- Pay-for-Performance (P4P).
- Stabilized healthcare spending model.
What challenge may hospitals face under the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) payment model?
What challenge may hospitals face under the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) payment model?
- Robust data collection for budget management.
- Promotion of best practices and guideline adherence.
- Increased funding allocation for unexpected expenses.
- Meeting performance benchmarks for high-risk populations. (correct)
Under the Pay-for-Performance (P4P) model, what do physicians and hospitals receive financial incentives for?
Under the Pay-for-Performance (P4P) model, what do physicians and hospitals receive financial incentives for?
How does a hospital's reimbursement rates change under Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) based on its performance?
How does a hospital's reimbursement rates change under Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) based on its performance?
What is a key advantage of the retrospective fee-for-service system?
What is a key advantage of the retrospective fee-for-service system?
Which payment system may result in potential overuse of services due to the fee structure?
Which payment system may result in potential overuse of services due to the fee structure?
What is a disadvantage of the per diem fees payment system?
What is a disadvantage of the per diem fees payment system?
How does the prospective fee-for-service system differ from the retrospective fee-for-service system?
How does the prospective fee-for-service system differ from the retrospective fee-for-service system?
Which health insurance payment system aligns with ensuring that hospitals are less likely to under-provide care?
Which health insurance payment system aligns with ensuring that hospitals are less likely to under-provide care?
Which of the following payment models incentivizes cost reduction while maintaining quality of care?
Which of the following payment models incentivizes cost reduction while maintaining quality of care?
What is the primary focus of Direct Primary Care (DPC) models?
What is the primary focus of Direct Primary Care (DPC) models?
Which payment model provides a fixed annual payment for all care for a patient or population?
Which payment model provides a fixed annual payment for all care for a patient or population?
What is a potential drawback of Pay for Performance (P4P) models?
What is a potential drawback of Pay for Performance (P4P) models?
Which payment model is specifically mentioned as being used in some state Medicaid programs?
Which payment model is specifically mentioned as being used in some state Medicaid programs?
What is one disadvantage of aligning financial incentives with health outcomes and patient satisfaction?
What is one disadvantage of aligning financial incentives with health outcomes and patient satisfaction?
What is a characteristic of Fee-for-Service (FFS) payment method?
What is a characteristic of Fee-for-Service (FFS) payment method?
Which payment method risks under-service and may not cover all patient needs?
Which payment method risks under-service and may not cover all patient needs?
What is a disadvantage of Capitation as a payment method?
What is a disadvantage of Capitation as a payment method?
What advantage does Bundled Payments offer as a payment method?
What advantage does Bundled Payments offer as a payment method?
What is the main disadvantage of out-of-pocket payments for healthcare?
What is the main disadvantage of out-of-pocket payments for healthcare?
Which of the following is a key strength of community health financing schemes?
Which of the following is a key strength of community health financing schemes?
What is the primary purpose of social insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid?
What is the primary purpose of social insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid?
Which of the following is a potential weakness of community health financing schemes?
Which of the following is a potential weakness of community health financing schemes?
What is the main advantage of out-of-pocket payments for healthcare?
What is the main advantage of out-of-pocket payments for healthcare?
Which of the following is a fixed amount of money paid by the insured at the time of receiving a specific medical service or supply?
Which of the following is a fixed amount of money paid by the insured at the time of receiving a specific medical service or supply?
What is the term used for the percentage fee that the insured pays for medical services or supplies after the deductible has been paid?
What is the term used for the percentage fee that the insured pays for medical services or supplies after the deductible has been paid?
Which of the following is the amount paid by the insured on a regular basis (monthly or yearly) to maintain their insurance policy?
Which of the following is the amount paid by the insured on a regular basis (monthly or yearly) to maintain their insurance policy?
What term refers to the covered benefits and services included in a health insurance plan?
What term refers to the covered benefits and services included in a health insurance plan?
Which of the following is an amount that the insured must pay out-of-pocket before the insurance plan starts to cover costs?
Which of the following is an amount that the insured must pay out-of-pocket before the insurance plan starts to cover costs?
What is one of the challenges associated with health insurance policies as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the challenges associated with health insurance policies as mentioned in the text?
Why is financial protection important in the context of health insurance?
Why is financial protection important in the context of health insurance?
What is a potential consequence of coverage gaps in health insurance policies?
What is a potential consequence of coverage gaps in health insurance policies?
How does health insurance contribute to public health improvement?
How does health insurance contribute to public health improvement?
Which aspect of health insurance helps prevent individuals and families from facing financial ruin?
Which aspect of health insurance helps prevent individuals and families from facing financial ruin?
Why can the rising cost of healthcare and insurance premiums be a significant concern?
Why can the rising cost of healthcare and insurance premiums be a significant concern?
In what way does health insurance contribute to economic stability?
In what way does health insurance contribute to economic stability?
Why is it important for health insurance policies to cover every type of medical service?
Why is it important for health insurance policies to cover every type of medical service?
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