All applicant physicians should be checked on the ________ before hiring or granting privileges to treat patients in your facility
a. medical school website
b. National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
c. Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
d. American Medical Association website
Answer: b
Feedback: The NPDB will show physician information, licensure information, medical malpractice history, and details of clinical privileges.
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A. "If you don't pay your bill today, we'll send it to a collection agency." B. "I understand why you are upset. Might we set up a payment plan to cover the balance due?" C. "It isn't my fault that your insurance did not cover the procedure. I just need you to pay the bill." D. "You need to pay this bill immediately or you can no longer be a patient here." E. All of the above.
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A1c Hb HA1c GA1c HbA