Which Program Resulted from the Balanced Budget Act of 1997

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which program resulted from the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA) and requires that quality assurance activities are performed to improve the functioning of Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) organizations?

• A) peer review organization (PRO)
• B) professional standard review organization (PSRO)
• C) quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI)
• D) quality review organization (QIO)

Understand depreciation methods and periods for different types of real estate investments.

Recognize management challenges and advantages related to direct real estate investments.

Understand the role of precious metals and collectibles as part of an investment strategy.

Understand the role and characteristics of REITs in investment portfolios.

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Definitions:

Government Authority

The legal and formal right given to officials or bodies to make decisions, enforce laws, and administer public resources.

Civil Disobedience

The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines, as a peaceful form of political protest.

Nonviolent Refusal

The act of saying no or resisting in a peaceful manner, without resorting to physical force.

Judicial Branch

The branch of government responsible for interpreting the law and administering justice through courts and legal systems.