A third-party administrator (TPA) is an entity that __________ and may contract with a health care clearinghouse to standardize data for claims processing
a. combats waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery
b. improves portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in group/individual markets
c. processes health care claims and performs related business functions for a health plan
d. simplifies the administration of health insurance by creating unique identifiers
c
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A) Increase in positive outcome B) Decrease in mortality rate C) Increase in mortality rate D) No effect at all on outcome
Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of the rehabilitation sector of a hazardous materials incident?
A) It is located in the warm zone. B) It is protected from weather elements. C) It allows for rapid re-entry to the emergency operation. D) It is large enough to accommodate multiple rescue crews.
The ethical principle of fidelity requires a medical practitioner to
a. keep all patient information confidential b. perform his or her duty c. seek consent for treatment d. tell the truth
One of the most serious and potentially fatal effects of renal failure is:
A)Inability to excrete excess fluids B) Increased blood pressure C) Tinnitus D) The buildup of toxins within the body