Why Is the Master Patient Index Maintained Permanently

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why is the master patient index maintained permanently?

• A) HIPAA requires it to be maintained permanently.
• B) Patients cannot remember their numbers when asked for them.
• C) The same MPI can be used to identify the patient in different health care systems.
• D) It is the key to identifying all patients who have been treated by the facility.

Distinguish between fixed and variable costs and their roles in CVP analysis.

Understand the concept and application of cost volume profit (CVP) analysis in decision making.

Calculate the break-even point in units and dollars.

Apply sensitivity analysis in CVP to assess changes in assumptions.