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Bob-Dole

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Briefly describe the four types of Medicare coverage.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Prior to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1989, Medicare payments to providers were based on:
 
  the resources used to perform the procedure or services.
 
  a Medicare-developed reasonable fee schedule.
 
  physicians' charge-based fees.
 
  a capitation arrangement.


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Medicare Part A covers inpatient services. Part B covers physician services. Part C is an option that allows beneficiaries to receive coverage through private managed care plans. Part D is prescription drug coverage.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a Medicare-developed reasonable fee schedule.



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