Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of the following hospital payment systems on cost containment and provider behavior:
- 1.Fee-for-service
- Per diem
- The DRG-based payment system (i.e., Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System)
- Capitation
Part II –
Paying for Physician Services
2.Discuss the difference in Medicare payment methods for outpatient services and physician services.
3.Discuss the difference between bundled payments and global payments.