What is a prospective payment system?
An inpatient payment system in which rates are established prior to the provision of care. Each patient's diagnoses are categorized into diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). Each DRG is assigned a payment weight based on the average resources to treat patients within the DRG. DRGs are based on the principal and secondary diagnoses, co-morbidities, and complications. The goal of the system is to encourage facilities to manage their operations more efficiently by finding ways to deliver cost-effective patient care without sacrificing the quality of care rendered to the patient.
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a. Kinetic c. Chemical b. Potential d. Mechanical
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A. rhomboid B. platysma C. splenius D. deltoid
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A. occurs frequently over a long period of time. B. is severe, but lasts only a short period of time. C. requires an invasive procedure for treatment. D. has a genetic basis and occurs before birth.
______________ are drugs used to decrease pain perception
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