In the Paragraph Below, Two Statements Each Contain a Pair

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the paragraph below, two statements each contain a pair of terms enclosed in parentheses. Determine which term correctly completes each statement. Then select the answer choice that contains the two terms you have chosen. In most states, a health plan can be held responsible for a provider's negligent malpractice. This legal concept is known as (vicarious liability / risk sharing) . One step that health plans can take to reduce their exposure to malpractice lawsuits is to state in health plan-provider agreements, marketing collateral, and membership literature that the providers are (employees of the health plan / independent contractors) .

• A) Vicarious liability / employees of the health plan
• B) Vicarious liability / independent contractors
• C) Risk sharing / employees of the health plan
• D) Risk sharing / independent contractors

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Definitions:

A Pardon

An act by a government official, typically a president or governor, excusing an individual from the legal consequences of a crime.

Reprieve

A temporary delay in the execution of a punishment, especially a death sentence, or a temporary relief from an unpleasant situation.

Imports

Goods and services brought into a country from abroad for sale.

Foreign Countries

Nations that are outside of one's own country, often referring to international relations or policies.