Discussion: "Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act of 1982"
• Fraud and abuse in the healthcare industry has triggered changes and the creation of new laws. All managers are responsible for ensuring internal controls and meeting fiscal compliance; this has been an ongoing topic in the news in businesses but also applies to civilian and military hospitals. Therefore, healthcare managers must also ensure fiscal oversight in healthcare organizations. How does the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act of 1982 reduce fraud and abuse?
• There are numerous end-of-life issues that we have all heard about in the news, but how are these laws established? Is it okay for patients and providers to make these decisions on their own? Aren't these privileged physician / patient decisions? Explain your responses.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.