Across
- 2. Items or services given to healthcare providers as incentives
- 7. Intentional and improper practices that harm patients or defraud the healthcare system
- 9. Moral principles and values governing healthcare practices
- 10. Informing authorities or superiors about unethical or illegal actions
- 12. An illegal payment or reward for patient referrals
- 14. Adherence to legal and ethical standards in healthcare
Down
- 1. The federal agency responsible for investigating healthcare fraud and abuse
- 3. Protecting patient data from unauthorized access or breaches
- 4. A mechanism (like EthicsPoint) for anonymous reporting of compliance violations
- 5. The unnecessary or excessive use of healthcare resources
- 6. A recommendation of a patient to another healthcare provider
- 8. Federal law that protects the privacy and security of patients' health information
- 11. Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information
- 13. Deceptive and illegal activity in healthcare billing or services