A 2006 Institute of Medicine Report Concluded That More Than

question 60

Multiple Choice

A 2006 Institute of Medicine report concluded that more than _____ preventable medication errors per year cost the United States about $3.5 billion annually.

• A) .5 million
• B) 1.0 million
• C) 1.5 million
• D) 2.0 million

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Definitions:

Security Interest

A legal claim on assets granted to a creditor to secure a debt or obligation, providing the right to take property upon failure to repay.

Contribution

The right of insurers (more than one) to share a loss where the policies so provide.

Insurers

Companies or entities that provide insurance coverage to individuals, businesses, or other organizations in exchange for premiums.

Co-insurance

An insurance arrangement where the risk is shared between the insurer and the insured, often requiring the insured to pay a specified percentage of the costs of a claim.