Able, baker, and charles are engaged in the marketing to and enrollment of beneficiaries into medicare health plans. mr. able is an independent agent paid directly by a health plan. ms baker is an independent agent paid for his work by a third-party marketing organization(tmo). how do the cms compensation rules apply to these three agents?

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

Different plant and animal species have a great variety of body structures that them survive and reproduce. which of the following is also true? a. the individual cells of plants and animals cannot perform specialized functions. b. the individual cells of plants and animals function in very similar ways. c. the individual cells of plants and animals do not share any similarities. d. the individual cells of plants and animals do not contain genetic information. reset submit

Carlos loves to spend time with his younger brothers. evan though he is busy with school and work, carlos always makes time for them to do things together. what is this an example of? a. honesty b. justice c. priorities d.media