Hospitals that operate joint ventures were found to have a higher occupancy rate and a longer average length of stay, more ______ strategies, lower long-term debt, and more managed care contracts.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


diversification

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1. If a patient is more than 65 years old and is receiving coverage under COBRA, Medicare is the primary payer. 2. If a veteran is entitled to Medicare benefits, he or she may choose whether to receive coverage through Medicare or through the Veterans Administration. 3. When Medicare is the secondary payer, a copy of the primary insurance remittance notice must be submitted with the claim. 4. Offering, accepting, or soliciting bribes, rebates, or kickbacks is considered fraud. 5. Routinely waiving coinsurance and/or deductibles for Medicare patients when the patient has the ability to pay is considered abuse.

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All of the following structures are affected by occlusal trauma except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Alveolar bone B) Periodontal ligament C) Attached gingival D) Cementum

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What are the minimum infection-control measures recommended for digital radiology sensors?

FDA-cleared barriers and clean and disinfect with EPA-registered hospital intermediate-level disinfectant between patients FDA-cleared barriers only between patients heat sterilize and high-level disinfect between patients clean only between patients

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If an accidental arterial puncture occurs during the venipuncture procedure:

A) ?discontinue the venipuncture immediately B) remove the needle C) apply direct forceful pressure to the puncture site D) all of the above

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