In 2009, It Is Estimated That How Many Americans Died

question 11

Multiple Choice

In 2009, it is estimated that how many Americans died while receiving hospice care?

• A) over 1 million
• B) just under 990,000
• C) approximately 870,000
• D) 500,000
• E) fewer than 325,000

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley

A U.S. law passed in 2002 to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting by corporations.

Internal Controls

Procedures and mechanisms implemented by a company to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.

Fraud

Intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual.

Sarbanes-Oxley

A U.S. federal law enacted to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures, made in response to financial scandals.