Final answer:
Hospitals and physicians who violate EMTALA could face large fines and penalties. Unintentional false claims can still violate the False Claims Act. Employees often have an obligation to disclose conflicts of interest. Gifts from pharmaceutical and device manufacturers are generally prohibited. So the correct answer is statement 1.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that hospitals and physicians who violate EMTALA could receive large fines and harsh penalties is true. EMTALA, or the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, requires hospitals that participate in Medicare to provide emergency medical services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Violating this act can result in significant financial consequences for hospitals and physicians.
The statement that you do not have to intentionally submit a false claim to violate the False Claims Act is also true. The False Claims Act imposes liability on individuals and entities that knowingly submit false or fraudulent claims for payment to the government. It does not require intent, so even unintentional false claims can lead to violations.
On the other hand, the statement that employees do not have an obligation to disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest is false. Many organizations require their employees to disclose any conflicts of interest they may have. This helps ensure transparency and prevents situations where an employee's personal interests may influence their decisions or actions. It is important for employees to be transparent about any potential conflicts of interest.
Finally, the statement that gifts from pharmaceutical and device manufacturers are generally prohibited is true. Many regulations, such as the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, restrict or prohibit gifts and payments from pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to healthcare professionals. These regulations aim to prevent undue influence and maintain the integrity of healthcare decisions.