All of the following are TRUE of the individual hospital payment rate EXCEPT _____.
A)a regional- or national-adjusted standardized amount that considers type of hospital affects payment
B)the individual hospital payment rate never changes
C)whether the hospital is designated as a large urban or a rural hospital is a factor in payment
D)the wage index for the geographic area where the hospital is located is a factor in payment

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The individual hospital payment rate can change annually based on various factors such as inflation, changes in reimbursement policies, and updates to the wage index. Therefore, option B is false. The other options are true about the individual hospital payment rate.

All of the Following Are TRUE of the Individual Hospital