Explain When a Physician's Office Would Be Considered a "Covered

question 50

Essay

Explain when a physician's office would be considered a "covered entity."

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Definitions:

Contributed Surplus

An account on the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet that represents the excess amount investors paid over the par value of the shares.

Retained Earnings

Accumulated net incomes of a company not paid out as dividends but retained for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debts.

Shareholders' Equity

This represents owners' claims after all liabilities have been deducted from the total assets of a company.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties.