A participating provider (PAR) contracts with a health insurance plan and accepts whatever the plan pays for procedures or services performed. This means that PARs __________ allowed to bill patients for the difference between the contracted rate and their normal fee

You are called to a local nightclub for an injured patient. Upon arrival, you see a young man who is lying on the ground screaming in pain, bright red blood is spurting from an apparent stab wound to his groin area. Your first action should be to

A. control the bleeding B. apply 100% oxygen C. ensure an open airway D. elevate the patient's legs

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) established electronic health record (EHR) __________ during three stages to achieve the goal of improved patient care outcomes and delivery as well as data capture and sharing, advance clinical processes, and improved outcomes

a. acquisition of health information technology systems b. health care reform initiatives c. meaningful use objectives and measures d. privacy and security requirements