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