ACMPE ACMPE Quality Improvement and Compliance

Question 1

Which quality improvement methodology uses the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle to drive continuous improvement in a medical practice?

Accepted Answer

PDSA cycle

Answer

Six Sigma DMAIC

Answer

Lean 5S

Answer

Root cause analysis

Question 2

Which federal program penalizes hospitals and practices for excessive rates of preventable readmissions within 30 days?

Accepted Answer

Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP)

Answer

Value-Based Purchasing Program

Answer

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Answer

Meaningful Use Program

Question 3

In healthcare quality measurement, what does the acronym HEDIS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set

Answer

Health Evidence and Data Integration System

Answer

Healthcare Evaluation and Data Improvement Standards

Answer

Health Equity Data and Information Survey

Question 4

Which accreditation organization reviews medical group practices against national standards for quality and safety in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

Answer

Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)

Question 5

A medical practice implementing Lean methodology would primarily focus on eliminating which type of waste?

Accepted Answer

Non-value-added activities (muda)

Answer

Staff overtime

Answer

Supply inventory

Answer

Documentation errors

Question 6

Which compliance program element requires medical practices to establish a mechanism for employees to report suspected violations anonymously?

Accepted Answer

Hotline or reporting system

Answer

Written policies and procedures

Answer

Training and education

Answer

Auditing and monitoring