Trivium Healthcare Systems and Operations 3

Question 1

What does 'value-based care' emphasize compared to traditional fee-for-service models?

Accepted Answer

Tying reimbursement to patient outcomes and quality metrics

Answer

Value-based care links provider reimbursement to the quality and outcomes of care delivered rather than the quantity of services performed.

Question 2

Which type of healthcare facility is designed to provide short-term acute care and is typically equipped with emergency, surgical, and intensive care units?

Accepted Answer

General acute care hospital

Answer

A general acute care hospital provides short-term, intensive medical and surgical care for patients with serious illnesses or injuries.

Question 3

What is the function of a hospital's charge description master (CDM)?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive listing of all services, supplies, and procedures with assigned charges

Answer

The charge description master (CDM) is a database containing all billable items a hospital provides, including their associated charges and billing codes.

Question 4

In healthcare administration, what does 'prior authorization' require?

Accepted Answer

Approval from an insurer before certain services or medications are provided

Answer

Prior authorization is the process by which a provider must obtain approval from the patient's insurer before delivering certain services to ensure coverage.

Question 5

Which federal agency enforces workplace safety regulations in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes and enforces standards to protect workers, including healthcare employees, from workplace hazards.

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Trivium Healthcare Systems and Operations 3