Answer to Question 1
D
Care provided under capitated costs are the major way in which health care is paid for by third parties and is a direct result of the diagnostic-related groups, which were the cost agreements negotiated under Medicare rules.
Genetic privacy is an issue, resulting in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, but this is not a major trend influenced by Medicare.
Inclusion of women and children into research studies has been a topic of national prominence lately, but it has not been influenced by Medicare regulations.
Medicare regulations have not required prescriptions to be purchased in foreign countries.
Answer to Question 2
A, D
Genomics can guide health care providers to using treatments that are tailored to each patient's genomic information, increasing the chances of successful treatment.
By using a patient's genomic profile, health care providers can choose treatments with the best chance of success for each patient.
Health care insurers are not permitted to adjust premiums based on genetic information.
Health care insurers are not required to provide payment for genetic testing.
The patient may have a better understanding of how disease has affected his or her family, but this is not a specific benefit of genomic health care.
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A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records.
Patient health history form.
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