,1. Which regulation primarily governs the use and
disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) in the
United States?
- A) HIPAA
- B) HITECH
- C) ACA
- D) OSHA
Correct Answer: A) HIPAA
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national standards
for protecting sensitive patient health information.
2. The Stark Law primarily addresses issues related to:
- A) Patient privacy
- B) Fraud and abuse
- C) Physician self-referral
- D) Health insurance coverage
Correct Answer: C) Physician self-referral
Rationale: The Stark Law prohibits physician self-
referrals, particularly when the referral is made to entities
with which the physician has a financial relationship.
, provisions aimed at improving health care delivery and
expanding coverage.
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4. The purpose of the __________ is to provide a secure
national electronic network for exchanging health
information.
Correct Answer: Health Information Exchange (HIE)
Rationale: HIEs allow for the seamless exchange of
health information across different health care
organizations.
5. In the event of a data breach affecting PHI, health care
organizations are required to notify affected individuals
within __________ days.
Correct Answer: 60 days
Rationale: HIPAA requires covered entities to notify
individuals within 60 days following a breach of their
unsecured PHI.
6. The __________ is responsible for enforcing the
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Correct Answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS)
Rationale: CMS oversees compliance with EMTALA,
which requires hospitals to provide emergency treatment
regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
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