The decline in hospital days per 10,000 population between 1980 and 2007 reflects:   A. An increase in number of times individuals were admitted/discharged from the hospital.   B. A decrease in the average length of time they stayed in the hospital once admitted.   C. A decrease in number of times individuals were admitted/discharged from the hospital.   D. A and B.   E. B and C.

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  1. The decline in hospital days per 10,000 population between 1980 and 2007 reflects:
 

A.

An increase in number of times individuals were admitted/discharged from the hospital.

 

B.

A decrease in the average length of time they stayed in the hospital once admitted.

 

C.

A decrease in number of times individuals were admitted/discharged from the hospital.

 

D.

A and B.

 

E.

B and C.

  

QUESTION 2

  1. What distinguishes a preferred provider organization (PPO) from a traditional health maintenance organization (HMO)?

 

A.

There is no distinction, both HMOs and PPOs are focused on costs and outcomes and are considered managed care organizations

 

B.

Both are similar to POSs (point of service plans)

 

C.

HMOs are generally more restrictive when it comes to standards and cost controls on providers and enrollees

 

D.

All of the above

 

E.

A and C only

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