Prospective Payment (1983): Medicare payment for hospital services shifted from fee-for-service (retrospective) to a pre-established, fixed amount (prospective) based on the patient’s clinical diagnosis.
Describe a specific historical event, legislation, or other distinct development that has significantly impacted the delivery of healthcare in the United States. (EVENT IS LISTED BELOW)
Evaluate both the positive and negative impacts of the event.
Discuss whether you feel the overall impact was positive or negative, and why.
MAJOR EVENT: Prospective Payment (1983): Medicare payment for hospital services shifted from fee-for-service (retrospective) to a pre-established, fixed amount (prospective) based on the patient’s clinical diagnosis.