A physician is undergoing professional peer review related to an incident of fraud in his practice. Which federal law requires that professional peer review action be taken in this case and also limits the damages for the professional review?

A. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act
B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C. Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank Act
D. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
E. Health Care Quality Improvement Act


E. Health Care Quality Improvement Act

The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act requires that professional peer review be done in certain cases. It also created the National Practitioner Data Bank. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as the Affordable Care Act, provided for a variety of new opportunities to purchase health insurance. The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act had a variety of student loan provisions and support for training programs. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is known for its privacy and security provisions.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

What portion of the total blood volume is contained in the venous system?

A. 80% B. 60% C. 60% D. 40%

Health Professions

How many degrees Kelvin is 25° F?

a. 298° K c. 269° K b. 277° K d. 266° K

Health Professions

The _________________ standard most often takes into account such tangible factors as harms and benefits, physical, and fiscal risks

a. best interest b. mercy killing c. personhood d. substituted judgment

Health Professions

Treatment for depression in elderly patients includes ________.

A. antibiotics and physical therapy B. antidepressants and psychotherapy C. fiber and increased liquids D. distraction and relaxation techniques E. a protein-rich diet

Health Professions