One Reason Not to Use the SSN for Patient Identifiers

question 31

True/False

One reason not to use the SSN for patient identifiers is that there is no check digit for verification of the number.

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Definitions:

Cost Drivers

Factors or activities that have a direct impact on the cost of a product or service, influencing how much resources are used and the overall cost incurred.

Plant Layout

The arrangement of machinery, equipment, and facilities within a factory or workshop, optimizing the efficiency of operations, workflows, and safety.

Non-Value-Added Activities

Tasks or processes that consume resources but do not add direct value or enhance the product or service from the customer's perspective.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes items currently being produced and not yet completed, representing a stage between raw materials and finished goods.