What is the reason for most breaches of confidentiality?

A. lost or stolen computer device
B. technical glitch
C. criminal attack
D. employee mistake
E. third-party error


A. lost or stolen computer device

ProPublica, a not-for-profit news and research organization, reports that a lost or stolen computer device is the primary reason a breach occurs. Employee mistakes, third-party errors, criminal attacks, and technical glitches also are causes of breaches.

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a. Carbohydrate components (glycolipids, glycoproteins) embedded in the lipid bilayer b. The asymmetric distribution of the phospholipids c. The hydrophilic ends of the phospholipids directed toward the inside of the lipid bilayer d. The absence of peripheral proteins

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Identify at least three differences between the three subcategories of the following category of E/M service: Inpatient neonatal intensive care services and pediatric and neonatal critical care services. How are these three subcategories distinguished and why are they all listed as one category?

What will be an ideal response?

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__________ infections occur in people with compromised immune systems.

A. Nosocomial B. Community-acquired C. Hospital-acquired D. Opportunistic

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