Case Study New Kid On The Block

APPENDIX C

HIM 6018 – E-HEALTHCARE ETHICS – CASE STUDY ACTIVITIES TEMPLATE

Name: Bayo Oshunlalu

Unit #: 7

Unit Title: New Kid on the Block

Qu. 1. How does the American Information Management Association Code of Ethics address the situations presented in this case?

Insert your response to Qu. 1. …………………………

AHIMA addresses this particular case by compelling HIM professionals to ensure that their workplace environment is consistence and promotes compliance with the AHIMA code of ethics, and engaging in activities that deters organization’s behavior that will violate compliance of federal, state and professional code of ethics. Additionally, AHIMA also compelled HIM professionals to avoid conflict of interest as they perform their professional obligation, which include the practice of unbounding to ensure the financial gains of the organization of their employment. Lastly, AHIMA compelled HIM professional to refuse to participate or conceal unethical practice or procedure of fellow employee, or organization, and HIM professionals are required to report such cases to the

These various government agencies can be contacted regarding the unfair billing practice of the organization. These agencies have the authority to investigate any health care fraud and apply disciplinary action as appropriate. Shondra will be justified under the False Claim Act whistleblower or the qui tam provision that empower private citizens to file charges or notify the government agency in the case of health care fraud (Pozgar, 2014). However, Shondra must carefully consider the negative consequences that be associated with her choice if decide to be the whistle