In the triad of health care, which would be considered the third-party payer?
a. Client
b. Health care provider
c. Insurance company
d. Government agency that sets reimbursement rules for services
ANS: C
Correct: The third-party payer is an organization other than the client and the supplier (hospital or physician), such as an insurance company, that assumes responsibility for payment of health care charges.
Incorrect:
a. Neither the client nor the health care provider is considered the third party in the health care triad.
b. Neither the client nor the health care provider is considered the third party in the health care triad.
d. The government that sets reimbursement rules is not part of the health care triad.
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