Question

Define these terms Reimbursement methods Straight charges Discount on charges Straight discount on charges Sliding scale discount on charges Per Diem Charges Straight per diem charges Sliding per diem Differential by day in hospital Diagnosis Related Groups Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups Case Rates and Package Pricing Capitation of Percentage of Revenue Contract Capitation Periodic Interim Payments and Cash Advances Package Pricing or Bundled Charges Ancillary Services Network Maintenance

Answer 1

Reimbursement methods :

It is a method of payment in which government pays the part of the fee.

Where as in health care setup the doctor , hospital, health care provider pays fee for medical service.

Depending on the health care plan the person responsible for some cost , if the person cant , health care coverage at all , as he is eligible for reimburse for health care.

Straight charges :

It is a billing model making a charge for the goods or services in advance.

Or paying money directly to the producer.

Discount on charges :

In this the person can delay in payment of fee for defined period of time .

The buyer pays in the closing by reduce the interest rate.

straight discount on charges :

This is another possible arrangements within the hospitals is a straight percentage discount on charges.