A Physician's Office Wants to Install Software to Process Patient

question 38

Essay

A physician's office wants to install software to process patient claims to each insurer. Because patients have multiple types of insurance, the software will need to not only transmit the claims but also understand what information needs to be sent to each insurer. Would you choose a two-tier or three-tier architecture for this application? Why?

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Definitions:

Barter

The direct exchange of goods or services between parties without the use of money.

Subscapular Fossa

A shallow depression on the anterior surface of the scapula, covered by the subscapularis muscle.

Glenoid Cavity

A shallow, articular depression on the lateral angle of the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.

Infraspinous Fossa

A depression located below the spine of the scapula, serving as a site for muscle attachment.