A counselor working in a community mental health center learns that a colleague is billing Medicaid for sessions that were never provided. The most appropriate first step is to:
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A
Confront the colleague privately and give them a chance to self-report
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B
Report the fraud to the state licensing board and Medicaid immediately
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C
Consult with a supervisor or ethics committee before taking action
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D
Document the observations and wait to see if the behavior continues