The authorization for an insurance carrier to pay the physician or the medical practice directly is the 

Upon arriving at the scene of a single-vehicle collision in which the vehicle struck a utility pole, you note that the windshield is "starred," and that the driver is not restrained. Which of the following injuries is MOST likely?

A) Whiplash injury of the neck muscles B) Compression injury of the cervical spine C) Distraction injury of the cervical spine D) Ligamentous neck injury due to rotation beyond the range of motion

Surveyors will assess the hospital's compliance with sentinel event-related standards by

A. interviewing leadership and staff about related expectations and responsibilities B. determining whether or not events are sentinel events C. inquiring about sentinel events that have been reported to TJC