The Office of Inspector General, Established in the Department of Health

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Office of Inspector General, established in the Department of Health and Human Services in 1976, investigates cases of __________.

• A) criminal mischief
• B) Medicare and Medicaid fraud
• C) petty theft
• D) patient abuse

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Definitions:

Common-Value Issue

A negotiation matter where the involved parties agree on the inherent value of the subject, but may differ on other terms related to it.

Misrepresentation

The act of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something, often with the intent to deceive.

Omission

The act of leaving out or excluding something, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Emotional Reactions

The affective responses individuals have to stimuli, situations, or interactions, which can influence their attitudes and behaviors.