Needed for tomorrow.

your post for this week answer the following:

1.  Compare and contrast prospective payment systems with non-prospective payment systems.

2.  Explain the classification systems used with prospective payments.

3.  How do the prospective payment systems impact operations?

4.  In response to your peers, offer another potential impact on operations that prospective systems could have.

In your post, evaluate how reimbursement data can be used for pay for performance incentives. How important is it to have a dedicated position to focus on the details of the various plans? What are some strengths and pitfalls around paying attention to details in healthcare reimbursement? 

In response to your peers, support their position with additional ideas and concepts from the module’s readings. Also point out a pitfall that could be created by a failure to pay attention to details.