The Mission of the HEAT Team Is to Gather Resources

question 5

Multiple Choice

The mission of the HEAT Team is to gather resources across government agencies to help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which will:

• A) reduce skyrocketing healthcare costs.
• B) improve the quality of care.
• C) highlight best practices.
• D) All of these are correct.
• E) both improve the quality of care and highlight best practices.

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Definitions:

Medication Allergy

An adverse reaction of the immune system to a particular medication or drug.

Automated Dispensing Unit

A computerized drug storage device that dispenses medications in a controlled manner, improving efficiency and safety.

Social Security Number

A unique nine-digit number assigned to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary working residents for tracking earnings and benefits.

Laboratory Results

The findings or outputs produced by clinical tests performed in a lab, used for diagnosing health conditions, disease monitoring, or treatment planning.