You respond to a call of an ill male patient. Upon arrival, you see a patient in a chair, hooked into two large bags—one on an IV stand, one below his waist. The tubes are going into the patient's abdomen. You should suspect that this patient is undergoing:

HITECH requires providers to notify patients of

A. payment policies. B. laws related to their medical record. C. potential breaches of information. D. new business associates.

Durable medical equipment (DME) may be rented, leased, or sold to the patient and:

A. is not medically necessary. B. is reimbursed by the insurance carrier. C. is used in a health care facility. D. is based on a local coding determination.