ACMPE Organizational Governance 2

Question 1

Which concept describes the division of authority between the governing board and the practice administrator in a medical group?

Accepted Answer

Delegation of authority

Answer

Delegation of authority formally defines which decisions the administrator can make independently versus those requiring board approval.

Question 2

A practice's policy and procedure manual is most appropriately approved by:

Accepted Answer

The governing board or designated committee

Answer

The governing board holds ultimate accountability for organizational policies, so significant policy documents require board or committee approval.

Question 3

Which governance principle requires that board members uphold their duty to remain informed and attend meetings regularly?

Accepted Answer

Duty of care

Answer

The duty of care requires board members to act with reasonable diligence, stay informed about organizational matters, and attend meetings to fulfill their governance role.

Question 4

When a medical practice transitions from physician ownership to health system employment, the governance structure typically changes by:

Accepted Answer

Shifting ultimate authority to the health system's parent board

Answer

In health system employment models, the parent organization's board holds ultimate fiduciary and governance authority over the employed medical group.

Question 5

An effective governance dashboard for a medical practice board should primarily track:

Accepted Answer

Key performance indicators aligned with strategic objectives

Answer

Governance dashboards present KPIs tied to strategic goals so the board can monitor organizational performance and hold management accountable.

ACMPE - American College of Medical Practice Executives Practice Test

ACMPE - American College of Medical Practice Executives Practice Test

ACMPE Organizational Governance 2