Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Electronic Prescription

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the electronic prescription (eRx) program created in MIPPA?

• A) It will require use of eRx for Medicare and Medicaid patients by 2014.
• B) It is a voluntary program.
• C) It reimburses medical facilities for the full costs of installing an eRx system.
• D) By 2010, it was in use by approximately half of clinicians.

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Definitions:

Service Level

A measure of the quality of service provided to customers, often reflected in the availability or reliability of a service.

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Extra inventory kept on hand to guard against variability in demand or supply and prevent stockouts.

Expected Shortage

The anticipated deficit in supply of a product or resource, often calculated based on current inventory levels and projected demand.

Safety Stock

Additional inventory held to protect against stockouts caused by variations in supply and demand, ensuring that a sufficient quantity of goods is available for production or sale.