How do diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) help control Medicare costs?
a. Assist physicians to make more accurate diagnoses
b. Simplify administrative expenses
c. Limit the coverage available to patients who have preexisting conditions
d. Limit reimbursements to hospitals to amounts based on expected rather than actual costs of treatment
d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. DRGs do not assist in accuracy of diagnoses.
b. Incorrect. DRGs do not simplify administrative expenses.
c. Incorrect. DRGs do not limit coverage on preexisting conditions.
d. Correct. DRGs limit reimbursements to hospitals to amounts based on expected rather than actual costs of treatment
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