Describe the national provider identifier (NPI) number.

What will be an ideal response?

The NPI is a unique, government-issued identification number for individual health care providers and provider organizations like clinics, hospitals, schools, and group practices that are defined as covered entities under HIPAA.

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A) Orderly sequence from region to region B) Smooth transitions C) Removing hands abruptly D) Skillful draping

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Which of the following provided federal funding for EMS system development?

A) Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 B) Highway Safety Act of 1970 C) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act D) National Research Council Act

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