Section 1886(d)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act provides for a(n) __________, Medicare payments to Medicare-participating hospitals in addition to the basic prospective payments for cases that consume high amounts of resources.

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The correct answer is B) high-cost outlier adjustment. This adjustment is made to Medicare payments for cases that are unusually expensive, providing additional funds to hospitals that treat such cases, ensuring they are not financially penalized for providing necessary, high-cost care.

Section 1886(d)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act Provides for A(n)