prospective payment system

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prospective payment system (PPS),

a payment mechanism for reimbursing hospitals for inpatient health care services in which a predetermined rate is set for treatment of specific illnesses. The system was originally developed by the U.S. federal government for use in treatment of Medicare recipients. See also diagnosis-related group.

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