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nelaaney

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A major change to Medicare reimbursement was implemented in 1983. The new system paid a set rate according to diagnosis. What was the new payment system based upon?
 
  a. Interim payment systems
  b. Diagnosis-related groups
  c. Title XVIII
  d. Title XIX

Question 2

The home health nurse helps an older adult couple plan changes in their home that will facilitate care in their home as they age. What percentage of people over 65 live in a home setting?
 
  a. 42
  b. 48
  c. 55
  d. 67


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The new payment system introduced in 1983 provided reimbursement based upon set rates that were determined by diagnosis-related groups (DRGs).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The majority (67) of people over the age of 65 live in a home or family setting.


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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