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Description: A mandate, obligation, requirement, rule, or expectation unilaterally imposed by an organization on:

• The activity of another party

• The behavior of another party

• The manner in which an act is executed

Examples: A clinical or research protocols imposed by a payer, a malpractice insurer, or an institution to which a provider must adhere. A mandate imposed by a denominational institution for a provider to provide or withhold certain information from the patient about treatment options.