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).
A) Vicarious liability / employees of the health plan
B) Vicarious liability / independent contractors
C) Risk sharing / employees of the health plan
D) Risk sharing / independent contractors

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The legal concept of the health plan being held responsible for a provider's negligent malpractice is known as vicarious liability. One step that health plans can take to reduce their exposure to malpractice lawsuits is to state that the providers are independent contractors, rather than employees of the health plan. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Vicarious liability / independent contractors.

In the Paragraph Below, Two Statements Each Contain a Pair