Suppose the funding agency switches both physicians' and hospitals' prospective payment to a system of retrospective payment, i.e., from salary to fee-for-service for physicians, and from global budget payment to activity-based funding for hospitals. Clearly explain each of these terms and how these changes will impact the utilization of physician and hospital services.

Suppose the funding agency switches both physicians' and hospitals' prospective payment to a system of retrospective payment, i.e., from salary to fee-for-service for physicians, and from global budget payment to activity-based funding for hospitals. Clearly explain each of these terms and how these changes will impact the utilization of physician and hospital services.

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337668279

Author:Henderson

Publisher:Henderson

Chapter8: Managed Care

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8QAP

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