Describe the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

What will be an ideal response?


Original Medicare provides Part A and Part B coverage that includes deductibles and co-payments. Certain limitations and exclusions can exist where coverage is concerned. Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are a type of coverage that provides the same coverage as Medicare and often offers additional benefits not available under Medicare. MAs can include various plan types, such as HMOs, PPOs, etc.

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a. cellular b. lipid c. protein d. fluid

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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about types of evidence?

A. There are four primary evidence categories B. Physical evidence is the most important evidence C. Evidence is presented to prove or disprove a hypothesis D. Evidence cannot speak for itself and rarely supports a testimony

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If the state law is stricter than the federal law:

a. there will be no conflict and state law may be followed b. there will be conflict and federal law will be followed c. there will be no conflict but federal law will be followed d. there will be conflict and the Congress enacts legislation

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The review of systems (ROS) is considered part of:

A) history of the patient. B) examination of the patient. C) medical decision making. D) none of the above.

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