Prior to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1989, Medicare payments to providers were based on:
the resources used to perform the procedure or services.
a Medicare-developed reasonable fee schedule.
physicians' charge-based fees.
a capitation arrangement.
Answer: a Medicare-developed reasonable fee schedule.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.