Intentionally Making Untrue Statements About an Individual in the Presence

question 55

Multiple Choice

Intentionally making untrue statements about an individual in the presence of another or communicated to a third party that has the effect of lessening the individual's reputation in the community is _____.

• A) assault
• B) false imprisonment
• C) defamation
• D) battery

Understand the function and importance of claims tracking systems in healthcare.

Identify common healthcare claim forms and documents such as CMS-1500 and CMS-1450.

Understand the concept of bartered goods in the context of historical payment methods.

Distinguish between manual and electronic claims tracking methods and their benefits.

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Definitions:

Cold War

The Cold War, spanning from the conclusion of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, involved a prolonged state of political and military tension between the United States along with its allies and the Soviet Union, marked by aggressive rhetoric, espionage, and acts other than direct military conflict.

Oscar Handlin

A prominent American historian and author known for his studies on immigration and the history of ethnicity in American life.

Democracy

A governance system where authority is given to the populace, who govern themselves either directly or by choosing representatives through elections.

Free Market

An economic system where prices for goods and services are determined by the open market and consumers, with minimal government intervention.