Medicare has seen a steady increase and reliance on non-physician practitioners (such as Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to treat patients. Explain how Medicare reimburses for their services.

2. Explain why Medicare's fee-for-service model might be susceptible to higher costs and poor quality.

3. What are the range of sanctions, penalties, and claims that can be pursued against a hospital for EMTALA violations?

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