Why are audits conducted for Medicare and Medicaid programs?

a. To lay the groundwork for future federal spending
b. To eliminate overspending
c. To eliminate fraud and/or abuse
d. To employ accountants


C

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the physical exam of an older adult?

A) Stand next to the elderly patient's side and speak loudly so she can hear you. B) Speak overly slowly so the patient can understand you better. C) The elderly patient is easily fatigued, so ask necessary questions quickly. D) The physical exam may be hampered by the many layers of clothing.

Health Professions

What is meant by temporality when describing classifications of mixed methods research?

a. the sequence in time each method is used during the study b. the timing of each variable c. the length of time it takes to conduct the study d. the temporary activities carried our during the research

Health Professions

The number of elderly is increasing steadily, resulting in:

a. Aging bodies requiring more health care services. b. More patients covered by Medicaid. c. Fewer patients needing health care services. d. Health care services being computerized.

Health Professions

The DNFB report includes all patients who have been discharged from the facility but for whom, for one reason or another, the billing process is not complete. DNFB is an acronym for _____________

A. diagnosis not finally balanced C. dollars not fully billed B. days not fiscally balanced D. discharged no final bill

Health Professions