If Physician X Refers a Patient to a Pharmacy for Prescription

question 25

True/False

If physician X refers a patient to a pharmacy for prescription filling and receives compensation for this referral, this would be classified as insurance abuse.

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Definitions:

Voidable

A legal term referring to a transaction or agreement that is valid but may be annulled by one or more of the parties involved.

Anti-assignment Clause

A provision in a contract that prohibits the transfer of rights or delegation of duties to another party without prior approval.

Operation Of Law

Changes in rights or ownership that occur automatically due to established legal rules, without the need for action by the parties involved.

Monetary Payments

Transfers of money from one party to another as a form of compensation or settlement.