The staff at a primary care office is asked to document the time the patient checks in, the time the patient is called into the exam room, and the time the patient is checked out. This is an example of what managed care strategy?
1. Provider performance
2. Length of stay management
3. Capitation
4. Formularies
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Explanation: 1. Wait time for appointments is an example of an evaluation indicator under the provider performance strategy.
2. Length of stay strategy has to do with days in the hospital.
3. Capitation is the payment of fixed monthly fees to provide healthcare.
4. Formularies are used to cope with increasing pharmaceutical costs.
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