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In the paragraph below, two statements each contain a pair of terms enclosed in parentheses.
Determine which term correctly completes each statement. Then select the answer choice that contains the two terms you have chosen.
In most states, a health plan can be held responsible for a provider's negligent malpractice. This legal concept is known as (vicarious liability / risk sharing). One step that health plans can take to reduce their exposure to malpractice lawsuits is to state in health plan-provider agreements, marketing collateral, and membership literature that the providers are (employees of the health plan / independent contractors).
Suggested Answer: B
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19 comments · newest first
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Willetta
2 months ago
I’m with B. Independent contractors help limit liability.
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Britt
2 months ago
Definitely A. Vicarious liability is a key concept in malpractice.
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Domitila
2 months ago
I see the point for B, but A is more common in health plans.
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Micheal
2 months ago
A feels right. Providers are usually employees in these cases.
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Hermila
2 months ago
I agree, but I lean towards B. Independent contractors fit better.
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Evangelina
3 months ago
I think it's A. Vicarious liability makes sense here.
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Krissy
3 months ago
I see the point, but B feels more accurate for liability.
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Cordelia
3 months ago
A is definitely right. Providers are usually employees in these cases.
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Ruthann
3 months ago
I agree, but I lean towards B. Independent contractors fit better.
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Adolph
3 months ago
I think it's A. Vicarious liability makes sense here.
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Gertude
3 months ago
Not sure about that, sounds a bit off to me.
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Izetta
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about vicarious liability here.
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Shelia
4 months ago
Surprised to learn health plans can be liable!
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Major
4 months ago
I think it's independent contractors, right?
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Luisa
4 months ago
Definitely vicarious liability!
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Rene
4 months ago
I believe it’s "independent contractors" for the second part, but I’m worried I might be mixing it up with another concept I studied.
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Elvera
6 months ago
I practiced a similar question where "vicarious liability" was also the right choice. I feel confident about that part, but the second term is still a bit fuzzy for me.
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Salley
6 months ago
I'm not so sure about the second term. I remember something about independent contractors being less risky for health plans, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Leonor
6 months ago
I think the first term is definitely "vicarious liability" because it relates to how health plans can be held accountable for providers' actions.