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Bob-Dole

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Of the following sites, which is known to have the highest rate of medical errors?
 
  1. Hospice care
  2. Health department
  3. Emergency department
  4. Schools

Question 2

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has which of the follow-ing important features?
 
  1. Provides insurance for children and families who cannot otherwise afford health insurance.
  2. Addresses the public health system's preparedness for bioterrorism.
  3. Allows the federal, state, and local governments to carry out four health care functions: direct services, financing, information, and policy setting.
  4. Allows working people to keep their employee group health insurance for several months after leaving a job.


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macybarnes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The most common sites for medical errors are intensive care units, operating rooms, and emer-gency departments.

Answer to Question 2

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HIPAA allows employees to keep their insurance for up to 16 months after they leave a job.


Bob-Dole

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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