1) In looking at physician compensation arrangements, a "carve out" can be described as:
a. Services that are reduced through a leveling of the PMPM
b. Specific services that are omitted from a general arrangement and paid on a separate
basis
c. Reduced reimbursement for services considered unnecessary by primary care physicians
d. Specialists that are offered a discounted annual payment for certain services -
ANSWER b. Specific services that are omitted from a general arrangement and paid on
a separate basis
2) When contracting for services, an organization typically finds the best value when:
a. The organization creates an internal auditor position to oversee the service
b. A board member negotiates for discounted services
c. The organization allows the prospective supplier to develop the contractual service
expectations
d. There is competition between several suppliers with proven performance and reputation -
ANSWER d. There is competition between several suppliers with proven performance
and reputation
3) When data is scarce, the best method of forecasting is to use:
a. Computer-based simulations methods
b. Time series analysis
c. Econometric forecasting
d. Qualitative techniques - ANSWER d. Qualitative techniques
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a. Services that are reduced through a leveling of the PMPM
b. Specific services that are omitted from a general arrangement and paid on a separate
basis
c. Reduced reimbursement for services considered unnecessary by primary care physicians
d. Specialists that are offered a discounted annual payment for certain services -
ANSWER b. Specific services that are omitted from a general arrangement and paid on
a separate basis
2) When contracting for services, an organization typically finds the best value when:
a. The organization creates an internal auditor position to oversee the service
b. A board member negotiates for discounted services
c. The organization allows the prospective supplier to develop the contractual service
expectations
d. There is competition between several suppliers with proven performance and reputation -
ANSWER d. There is competition between several suppliers with proven performance
and reputation
3) When data is scarce, the best method of forecasting is to use:
a. Computer-based simulations methods
b. Time series analysis
c. Econometric forecasting
d. Qualitative techniques - ANSWER d. Qualitative techniques
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