A Normative Statement Is

question 415

Multiple Choice

A normative statement is

• A) about what ought to be.
• B) about what is.
• C) always true.
• D) one that does not use marginal concepts.

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Definitions:

HITECH

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, a U.S. legislation enacted to promote and expand the adoption of health information technology, particularly the use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

Reinvestment Act

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Coding

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Index Identifier

A unique symbol or name used to reference a specific position or element in a list, database, or similar data structure.