Which organization attempts to develop and implement a case mix classification system that can provide a basis for Medicare and Medicaid payments as well as serve as a quality monitoring system?
a. The Joint Commission
b. The Institute of Medicine
c. The Multistate Nursing Home Case Mix and Quality Demonstration
d. The National Committee for Quality Assurance
ANS: C
The Multistate Nursing Home Case Mix and Quality Demonstration has developed quality indicators for long-term settings.
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