The Deficit Reduction Act Requires _____

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Deficit Reduction Act requires _____.

• A) The actions of employees to be protected under nolo contendre so that the government is not at risk of being sued in a court of law
• B) Compliance programs to shield hospitals from liability for unintentional fraud and abuse on the part of its employees
• C) Facilities that receive more than $5 million in Medicaid reimbursement to have in place written policies and handbooks to educate staff
• D) That only the entity may be prosecuted for fraud and abuse,exempting individual providers and other healthcare professionals

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Definitions:

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and high spatial acuity under bright light conditions.

Myopia

A common vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurred while close objects can be seen clearly.

Accommodation

In psychology, the process of adjusting one's schemas and perceptions to incorporate new information.

Retina

A layer of cells at the back of the eye sensitive to light, which triggers nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.