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KWilfred

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What was the result of the prospective payment system legislation?
 
  a. Hospital stays were shortened, which placed a greater responsibility on family care.
  b. Payments to the hospitals and physicians that fulfilled the new rules were higher.
  c. Nursing staffing was increased to meet the needs of more acutely ill patients.
  d. Diagnoses were more accurate and complete before clients were admitted to acute care.

Question 2

What was the significance of the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974?
 
  a. It created the program that yielded the first evidence that managed care reduced costs.
  b. It funded nationwide health planning to improve health care and reduce costs.
  c. It provided additional federal money to the states to spend on health care.
  d. It allowed states to take responsibility for planning health care services.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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