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tiara099

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What is the Patient's Bill of Rights?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What types of payment arrangements can be made in managed care contracts?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The U.S. Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry developed this set of ethical standards designed to protect patients. These rights cover principles on information disclosure, choice of providers and plans, access to emergency services, participation in treatment decisions, respect and nondiscrimination, confidentiality of health information, and complaints and appeals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Types of payments arrangements include discounted fee-for-service, per diem, per case, percentage of premiums, and capitation.



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