Which Action Would Be Considered Health Care Fraud

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which action would be considered health care fraud?

• A) referring patients to other physicians in the same office
• B) directing patients to particular pharmacies
• C) referring patients to a clinic in which the physician has a financial interest
• D) all of these are examples of health care fraud

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Definitions:

Apgar Score

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Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of muscles, which helps maintain posture.

Rapid Pulse

An abnormally fast heartbeat rate, which can be a symptom of various conditions or responses, such as anxiety, fever, or heart issues.

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