An orthopedic surgeon refers his patients to a radiology facility owned by his brother. What law is potentially being violated?

A. Federal False Claims Act
B. HIPAA
C. Stark Law
D. Federal Anti-Kickback law
E. HITECH


Answer: C

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A. Would she like to use the bathroom before delivering? B. Has her water broken? C. Does she have preeclampsia? D. Do twins run in the family?

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Morphologic evaluation of body fluids prepared by using the cytocentrifuge is an excellent method of concentrating cells for microscopic review. When the pleural fluid is cytocentrifuged for staining, what type of normal cells would one expect to see?

a. Ependymal b. Mesothelial c. Synovial d. Choroid plexus

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The primary objectives of a healthcare system include all of the following except:

a. Enabling all citizens to receive healthcare services b. Delivering healthcare services that are cost-effective c. Delivering healthcare services using the most current technology, regardless of cost d. Delivering healthcare services that meet established standards of quality

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Communication involves two people who are:

A) sending messages. B) receiving messages. C) both A and B. D) none of the above.

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