The abbreviation "AAC" stands for which of the following?

Average acquisition cost containment
Average acquisition cost
Actual acquisition cost
Average assessed cost


Actual acquisition cost

Rationale: The abbreviation "AAC" stands for actual acquisition cost. The pharmacy is reimbursed for what it actually paid for the medication after receiving discounts from either the manufacturer or wholesaler.

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A. Bursitis B. Osteomyelitis C. Paget's disease D. Tendonitis E. Scoliosis

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A managed care network of physicians and hospitals that have joined together to contract with insurance companies, employers, or other organizations to provide health care to subscribers for a discounted fee is called a(n) __________

a. independent practice association b. point-of-service plan c. preferred provider organization d. triple option plan

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Barbiturates are classified as either Schedule __________ or __________ medications

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which department is a part of patient financial services(PFS)?

A) billing. B) collections. C) revenue integrity. D) all of the above.

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