BHS Healthcare Administration and Management

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for overseeing the quality of healthcare facilities through accreditation standards in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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FDA

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OSHA

Question 2

What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in US healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Answer

Hospital Insurance Privacy and Access Act

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Health Information Protection and Assurance Act

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Healthcare Integrity Policy and Administration Act

Question 3

A hospital's 'payer mix' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of patients covered by different insurance types

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The ratio of doctors to nurses on staff

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The types of medical services offered

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The hospital's investment portfolio

Question 4

Which management approach focuses on continuous improvement of processes to reduce waste and improve patient outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Lean methodology

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Matrix management

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Laissez-faire leadership

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Scalar chain management

Question 5

Under the US Affordable Care Act (ACA), what is the primary purpose of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate patient care and share savings from reducing unnecessary costs

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To replace private insurance with government coverage

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To standardize drug pricing across hospitals

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To mandate electronic health record adoption

Question 6

Which term describes the process of reviewing a patient's care against established criteria to ensure appropriateness and quality?

Accepted Answer

Utilization review

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Credential review

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Risk stratification

Answer

Fiscal auditing