When the FTC Makes a Judgment Against a Company for False

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the FTC makes a judgment against a company for false or misleading advertising, which of the following would come first?

• A)Administrative complaint
• B)Cease and desist order
• C)Consent order
• D)Court-ordered reparations

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Definitions:

Balance Billing

Billing a patient for the difference between a higher usual fee and a lower allowed charge.

Allowed Charge

The amount that is the most the payer will pay any provider for each procedure or service.

Copayment

A fixed amount that a healthcare beneficiary pays for covered medical services, usually at the time of receiving the service.

Capitated Payment

A payment arrangement in healthcare where a provider is paid a set amount for each enrolled person assigned to them, regardless of the number of services provided.