Discuss ISC2 HCISPP Exam Topic 2 Question 120

The intent of patient cost sharing at the point of receiving health care services is to.

ADiscourage the overuse of services among patients.

BDiscourage physicians from overcharging patients.

CEncourage patients to utilize more health care services.

DEncourage physicians to provide more effective health care services.

Suggested Answer: A

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21 comments · newest first

Lashonda 2 days ago

Right! A aligns with the goal of cost sharing.

Glenna 7 days ago

C is definitely wrong. We need to be careful with services.

Adelaide 12 days ago

But B doesn't really address patient behavior. A is clearer.

Renea 18 days ago

I feel like B could be valid too. Physicians need to be fair.

Gianna 23 days ago

Agreed, A is the best choice. Keeps costs down.

Salena 28 days ago

I think it's A. It makes sense to discourage overuse.

Blossom 1 month ago

A is the best choice. It promotes responsible health care use.

Ellsworth 1 month ago

Definitely A. Cost sharing helps manage resources better.

Ciara 1 month ago

But C? That doesn't make sense. We shouldn't encourage more use.

Tequila 2 months ago

B could be valid too. Physicians might charge less if patients share costs.

Felix 2 months ago

I agree, A seems right. Patients need to think before using services.

Simona 2 months ago

I think it's A. It makes sense to discourage overuse.

Dick 2 months ago

I thought cost sharing was just to make patients pay more!

Refugia 2 months ago

B) is important too, but A is the main goal.

Geraldine 2 months ago

Wait, does cost sharing really help with overcharging?

Tayna 3 months ago

Totally agree with A!

Amina 3 months ago

A) makes sense to prevent overuse.

Galen 3 months ago

I lean towards A as well, but I wonder if there's a chance it could be D? I remember something about incentivizing effective care.

Micheline 3 months ago

I'm a bit confused. Could it be B? I thought cost sharing also helps keep physicians' charges in check, but I'm not certain.

Chantell 3 months ago

I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and it was about how cost sharing impacts patient behavior. A seems to fit that context.

Paul 4 months ago

I think the answer might be A, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember discussing how cost sharing is meant to prevent overuse.

ISC2 HCISPP Exam - Topic 2 Question 120 Discussion