Dr. Ward is an endocrinologist who is part of the City Endocrinologist Specialists practice. Super Payer reimburses City Endocrinologist Specialists $450 per month for each of the 250 beneficiaries assigned to their care. Which type of reimbursement methodology is Super Payer using to reimburse City Endocrinologist Specialists?

What is the payment for services already provided. This is the correct answer

Which of the following is a key factor in establishing highly ethical culture promotes honesty and openness?

Dr. Gilbert sees a 14-old-male with adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis. Surgery for spinal fusion was cancelled after the patient was diagnosed with mononucleosis. On today’s visit the patient is started on prednisone for severe sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The patient was accompanied by his parents who have health insurance through the mother’s employment at the State Department of Treasury. Who is the first party in this healthcare reimbursement scenario? (Answer in blank 1) a. Patient b. Parents c. Dr. Gilbert d. Insurance company Who is the second party in this healthcare reimbursement scenario? (Answer in blank 2) a. Patient b. Parents c. Dr. Gilbert d. Society Who is the third party in this healthcare reimbursement scenario? (Answer in blank 3) a. Patient b. Parents c. Insurance company d. State Department of Treasury

All of the following functions are ways that MCOs work toward their goal of controlling cost except:

The _______________ is a statement sent to the provider to explain payments made by third party payers.

Dayna is analyst at Community Hospital. She is examining inpatient cases for the payer Super Payer. She notices that all pneumonia cases have the reimbursement amount of $4,000 and that all CHF cases have a reimbursement rate of $4,200. The reimbursement is consistent for the entire year. Which reimbursement methodology is Super Payer using to reimbursement Community Hospital for inpatient admissions

A worker had group health insurance coverage through her employer. The worker’s household included her spouse, two natural children (ages 28 and 12), an adopted child (age 8), and the worker’s mother (age 58). Who may be included under dependent coverage in the health insurance policy?

Which part of the Medicare program does not include include a premium?

The CMS-HCC model uses ___________ and __________ to predict the patient’s healthcare costs