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jCorn1234 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A system in which a fixed payment is given to a care provider per health plan participant per month for delivery of a specified amount of health care services is known as:

a. Managed care
b. Health maintenance organization
c. Individual provider arrangements
d. Capitation

Question 2

Health care costs continue to increase. All of the following contribute to rising health care costs except:

a. Aging population
b. Increasing number of diseases requiring acute care
c. Increased health care needs
d. Increasing number of uninsured people

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A capitated system is a health care plan in which the health care provider receives a fixed amount per month (or per year) for each plan participant for delivery of a specified amount of health care services.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Health care costs have been rising because of the aging of the population, the consequent increase in the number of individuals with chronic diseases, increased health care needs, and an increased number of uninsured people.