AHIC Health IT Policy and Governance 2

Question 1

Which federal agency oversees the ONC Health IT Certification Program?

Accepted Answer

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology

Answer

ONC (Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology) administers the health IT certification program established under the HITECH Act.

Question 2

The 21st Century Cures Act provision on information blocking prohibits actors from practices that are likely to interfere with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Access, exchange, or use of electronic health information

Answer

The 21st Century Cures Act's information blocking rule prohibits practices that interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI).

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered a covered entity?

Accepted Answer

A health plan that pays for medical services

Answer

Health plans that pay for medical services are classified as covered entities under HIPAA and must comply with its Privacy and Security Rules.

Question 4

Which governance framework is commonly used for IT risk management and aligns with healthcare organizations' IT governance needs?

Accepted Answer

COBIT

Answer

COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is widely used in healthcare IT governance to align IT with business objectives and manage risk.

Question 5

What does the Stark Law primarily regulate in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Physician self-referral to entities with financial relationships

Answer

The Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law) prohibits physicians from referring patients to entities with which the physician has a financial relationship, unless an exception applies.

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AHIC Health IT Policy and Governance 2