Explain the purpose of Medicare and list those who are eligible for Medicare benefits

What will be an ideal response?


Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance coverage to 99 percent of all Americans age 65 and older, all totally and permanently disabled people, and all people with end-stage kidney failure. It covers a broad range of health care services.

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A local medical office processed and mailed 11,628 bills to patients last year. Find the average number of bills mailed each month?

A) 971 pieces of mail per month B) 973 pieces of mail per month C) 969 pieces of mail per month D) 966 pieces of mail per month E) 968 pieces of mail per month

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Which of these is NOT part of the code of ethics of the North American Society for Sport Management?

A. Sport managers should treat their colleagues with respect, fairness, courtesy, and good faith. B. Confidentiality of client interactions must be maintained unless there is an urgent need to disclose. C. Sport managers should promote the general welfare of society. D. When setting fees for services, the sport manager should consider the service performed as well as the client's ability to pay.

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Health care in the United States is predominantly in the form of ________ medicine, a science-based approach that was largely developed in Europe and North America.

A. holistic B. preventive C. alternative D. Western

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During the aerobic portion of class you should

a. arch your back during kicks to the back. b. touch your heels down as you run in place. c. start off fast and slow down as you get tired. d. lock your knees as you land from a jump. e. fling your arms into position.

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