Analyzing concepts of an hmo and ppo

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Assignment:

Question 1. What specialist uses inaudible sound waves to outline shapes of tissues and organs?

• electrocardiograph technologist
• X-ray technologist
• phlebotomist
• ultrasound technologist

Question 2. Which of the following describes an occurrence of fee splitting?

• When a hospital is paid in proportion to business received for holders of the franchise.
• When one physician offers to pay another physician for the referral of patients.
• When income in a group practice is shared.
• When a physician receives payment from both the insurance company and the patient.

Question 3. What does the "prudent person" rule refer to?

• The needs of a medical assistant.
• The information that a reasonable person would need.
• The type of employee that a physician would wish to hire in his or her office.
• The credentials of a malpractice attorney.

Question 4. The practice of one state granting a license to a physician who is already licensed in another state is known as what?

• registration
• reciprocity
• endorsement
• examination

Question 5. What is a civil injury or wrongful act committed against another person or property that results in harm and is compensated by money damages called?

• civil law
• tort law
• contract law
• administrative law

Question 6. What is it called when a company insures its employees who handle financial statements, records, and cash?

• chain of command
• respondeat superior
• bonding
• malpractice

Question 7. What type of managed care system combines the concepts of an HMO and PPO?

• modified health maintenance organization
• health maintenance-provider organization
• preferred provider association
• exclusive provider organization

Question 8.Under which of the following plans is a healthcare provider paid for a set amount based on the category of care provided to the patient?

• AMA
• DRG
• ANA
• HHS

Question 9. Medical expense reimbursement, profit-sharing, pension plans, and disability insurance are examples of tax-deductible benefits that can be offered by what type of organization?

• professional corporation
• solo practice
• group practice
• associate practice

Question 10. When does the statute of limitations start running?

• When the problem is discovered or should have been discovered.
• One to three years after the treatment, depending on the state.
• On a case-by-case basis.
• At the time of treatment