Why and How Do Interest Groups Engage in Electioneering

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Short Answer

Why and how do interest groups engage in electioneering?

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Definitions:

Quantitative Glucose Test

A diagnostic test that measures the precise amount of glucose in a person's blood.

Fraudulent Coding

Involves incorrect or deceptive medical coding practices intended to unjustly increase reimbursement from healthcare payers.

Code Linkage

Analysis of the connection between diagnostic and procedural information in order to evaluate the medical necessity of the reported charges. This analysis is performed by insurance company representatives.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of the nature or cause of a health problem through examination, testing, and analysis.