The following statements appear in the Twilight Health Plan's strategic plan:
Increase the percentage of preventive health interventions for total eligible membership during each of the next three calendar years for the following services: mammography, Pap smears, immunizations, and first trimester visits for prenatal mothers
Improve customer satisfaction on an annual basis for each of the next three calendar years, as measured by satisfaction surveys for members, providers, and employer groups
Increase by 30% the number of claims processed by the automated claim payment system and reduce by 10% the cost of paying claims during the next three years
These statements are examples of Twilight's
Correct Answer:
A
While traditional workers' compensation laws have restricted the use of managed care techniques, many states now allow managed workers' compensation. One common characteristic of managed workers' compensation plans is that they
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D
There are several approaches to the interagency division of responsibility for managed care entity (MCE) oversight. In State M, the state Medicaid agency, the state department of health, and the state insurance department are all responsible for ensuring that quality improvement programs are in place among the same group of MCEs and that these programs meet each agency's rules and regulations for such programs. This information indicates that State M uses the approach known as the
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C
From the following answer choices, choose the term that best corresponds to this description. Barrington Health Services, Inc. contracts with a state Medicaid agency as a fiscal intermediary. Barrington does not provide medical services, but contracts with medical providers on behalf of the state Medicaid agency.
Correct Answer:
A
Some health plans qualify as tax-exempt organizations under Sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. One true statement regarding a health plan that qualifies as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, in comparison to a health plan that qualifies as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is that a
Correct Answer:
D