What type of situations can you imagine might lead to a physician extending a hardship agreement to a patient?
What will be an ideal response?
A physician might extend a hardship agreement to a patient who has recently lost his job or a patient who has suddenly lost his spouse.
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A diuretic that affects reabsorption early in the nephron filtration process will:
A) affect water reabsorption but not electrolytes. B) affect electrolytes but not fluid reabsorption. C) have a lesser impact on water and sodium removal. D) have a greater impact on water and sodium removal.
Why is it imperative that a patient signs the Assignments of Benefits authorization?
A. To transfer the balance to collections when necessary B. So providers can order unnecessary tests C. To authorize additional visits related to the patient's diagnosis D. So the practice may bill the insurance company for reimbursement
What is the primary cause of RDS in the newborn?
a. Underdevelopment of alveolar type I cells b. Deficiency or abnormality of pulmonary surfactant c. Hypoxia causing pulmonary hypoperfusion d. Excessive amniotic fluid in the lungs
Which Medicare part is the hospital insurance program that covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health care?
A. Part A B. Part B C. Part C D. Part D