1. What are five elements pertaining to the establishment of a false claim under the False Claims Act?
2. HIPAA privacy standards were designed to accomplish what three broad objectives? Explain each.
3. Stark II laws prohibit physician referrals to entities in which the physician has a financial relationship. What are 10 specific designated health services (DHS) for which referrals by physicians who have financial relationships with the entity providing the DHS are prohibited?
4. Discuss the following:
(a) Qui tam
(b) HIPAA Privacy Rule
(c) EMTALA
(d) Compliance programs