ABSTRACT

The fourth book in the Healthcare Payment System series, Cost-Based, Charge-Based, and Contractual Payment Systems compares cost-based systems, charge-based payment approaches, and contractually-based payment processes with fee-schedule payment systems and prospective payment systems. Supplying readers with a clear understanding of important backgr

chapter 1|24 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|24 pages

Contractual Payment Systems

chapter 5|10 pages

Capitated Payment Systems

chapter 6|20 pages

Claim Adjudication and Compliance

chapter 7|8 pages

Summary, Conclusion, and the Future