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A provider's spouse owns a physical therapy center. You notice that the provider refers many of the orthopedic patients to that physical therapy center. What should the medical assistant do?

A. Nothing, since the provider is not hiding the referrals.
B. Nothing, since this is not illegal.
C. Report the physical therapy center to the state licensing board.
D. Follow the reporting procedures outlined in the facility's compliance program.



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Final answer:

Medical assistants should report potential ethical issues related to self-referral practices to the compliance program or state licensing board.


Explanation:

When a provider's spouse owns a physical therapy center and the provider refers many orthopedic patients to that center, it raises concerns about self-referral practices. This scenario can potentially prioritize the provider's financial interests over the patients' best interests.

Medical assistants should follow the reporting procedures outlined in the facility's compliance program to address any potential ethical issues arising from the provider's referrals to the physical therapy center. Reporting to the state licensing board may also be necessary if actions violate legal or ethical standards.


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