They include the following: nursing and physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, nutritional consultation, services of a home health aide, and use of durable medical equipment and supplies. Which of the following statements pertaining to health maintenance organizations (HMOs) is CORRECT?
Rehabilitative and home health services are not considered basic health care services; instead, they are characterized as health care services. Which of the following statements about preferred provider organizations is NOT correct?
Basic health care services include physician services; inpatient and outpatient hospital services; emergency services; short-term mental health outpatient care, medical treatment, and referral for alcohol or drug abuse; diagnostic laboratory and diagnostic therapeutic radiology; home health services; and preventive health services.
d. The Outcomes-Based Quality Improvement system is designed to evaluate the expected benefit of a procedure.
a. A case manager works for a health care system to save time and money.