Which of the following legislative acts was directed at controlling costs by creating the prospective payment system?

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The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, passed in 1982, included provisions that created the prospective payment system for Medicare reimbursement to hospitals. This system was designed to control costs by setting predetermined payment rates based on a patient's diagnosis rather than on actual costs incurred during hospitalization.

Which of the Following Legislative Acts Was Directed at Controlling