The prospective payment system to hospitals for Medicare hospital s outpatients is called ___ and became effective on _________

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The prospective payment system to hospitals for Medicare hospital outpatients is called APCs (Ambulatory Payment Classifications) and became effective on August 1, 2000. The other options are either unrelated or incorrect as DRGs (Diagnosis Related Groups) is the payment system for inpatient hospital stays and RBRVS (Resource-Based Relative Value Scale) is for physician services. Only option C matches the correct system and effective date.

The Prospective Payment System to Hospitals for Medicare Hospital S