The Minimum Necessary Standard Refers to the Healthcare Provider's Effort

question 37

Multiple Choice

The minimum necessary standard refers to the healthcare provider's effort to _____.

• A) Invoice third-party payers for the least reasonable amount associated with care provided to the patient
• B) Limit patient-specific health information released to that which is needed to accomplish the intended purpose only
• C) Minimalize the risk of negligence that would result in becoming involved in a malpractice lawsuit
• D) Provide the patient with the minimum amount of procedures and medications to maintain reasonable insurance costs

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Definitions:

Anticipates Problems

The ability to foresee potential issues or obstacles and plan strategies to avoid or mitigate them effectively.

Opportunities

Situations or conditions that present a path to gain or achieve something beneficial.

Effectively

In a manner that achieves a desired result efficiently and successfully.

Organizational Pressure

The internal or external forces that influence the behaviors and decisions of individuals within a company.