5 Questions
What can happen if you fail to comply with the ethical standards or codes of conduct outlined in state licensure laws?
You may be suspended from practice
What is the purpose of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)?
To manage overutilization of healthcare resources
What is the Sunshine Act?
A law that applies to cochlear implants
What is the difference between ethics and laws?
Ethics are based on personal feelings while laws are not
What may happen if an individual is convicted of a felony for anti-kickback violations?
They may be suspended from practice
Study Notes
- The ethical guidelines outlined in state licensure laws are important to be aware of when dealing with patients.
- Failure to comply with those ethical standards or codes of conduct can result in the loss of your license.
- The codes of ethics of organizations of which you are a member can also protect you from violating legal statutes, laws, rules and regulations.
- There are professional codes of ethics from both AAA and ASHA.
- In audiology, the Sunshine Act applies to cochlear implants, because Medicare is the payer.
- Would you feel comfortable with disclosure? Ethics is how you personally feel if something is right or wrong, but it can sometimes be governed by laws.
- Anti-kickback legislation can result in criminal penalties, which can include prison time.
- The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for managing overutilization of healthcare resources.
- Every day, OIG sends email alerts detailing infractions by physicians, ancillary health professionals, and others.
- If an individual is convicted of a felony for anti-kickback violations, their license may be suspended.
Test your knowledge of healthcare ethics and regulations with this quiz. Explore the importance of ethical guidelines outlined in state licensure laws, professional codes of ethics, anti-kickback legislation, and the responsibilities of organizations like the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
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