Stark I and Stark II Laws Were Passed Because _____

question 19

Multiple Choice

Stark I and Stark II laws were passed because _____.

• A)False misrepresentations of facts that are relied upon by another were a detriment to others and a departure from reasonable use
• B)Increase federal scrutiny caused healthcare organizations to change their methods of operation, such as submitting false claims
• C)Physicians were abusing the healthcare system by referring patients to services in which they (or family members) had a financial interest
• D)Relators were suing on behalf of the U.S.government expressly to receive a portion of the recovered funds if the lawsuit was successful

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Definitions:

Adaptive Behavior

Behaviors or skills that enable individuals to meet their needs, comply with societal norms, and maintain a level of independence across various environments.

Intellectual Disability

A state defined by major restrictions in cognitive capabilities as well as in adaptive behavior, encompassing a wide array of social and daily life skills.

Normal Curve

A special frequency polygon, shaped like a bell, in which the scores are symmetrically distributed around the mean, and the mean, median, and mode are all located on the same point on the curve, with scores decreasing as the curve extends from the mean.

Standardized Tests

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