Why is it important to be on the lookout for fraudulent activities in a health care practice?

a. Reporting fraud will result in earning a cash reward from the insurance company.
b. Reporting fraud is a legal and ethical expectation of all employees.
c. If you “catch” a coworker, you might get a promotion.
d. It is not important if it does not affect you directly.


b. Reporting fraud is a legal and ethical expectation of all employees.

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A) Synthetic B) Bioengineered C) Chemical D) All of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

A. Females are more likely to be successful in their first suicide attempt. B. Males are more likely to attempt suicide than females. C. Changes in habit, including carelessness or sloppiness, are suicide warning signs. D. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 18. E. Exposure to violence in movies and video games may convince a person to commit suicide.

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