CAHIMS Health Information Exchange and Interoperability

Question 1

Which federal legislation established the framework for a nationwide Health Information Exchange (HIE) network in the United States?

Accepted Answer

HITECH Act

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HIPAA

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ACA

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MACRA

Question 2

What does the term 'interoperability' mean in the context of health information systems?

Accepted Answer

The capacity of different systems to exchange and use shared information seamlessly

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The ability to back up data across multiple servers

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The encryption of data during transmission

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The process of auditing user access to health records

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a Federated Health Information Exchange (HIE) model?

Accepted Answer

Data remains at the source organization and is accessed on demand

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All patient data is stored in a single central repository

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Data is replicated to all participating organizations nightly

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A third-party vendor stores and manages all participant data

Question 4

HL7 FHIR is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A modern interoperability standard using web-based APIs for health data exchange

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A federal privacy regulation for health data

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A standard for electronic health record billing codes

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A hardware specification for medical device connectivity

Question 5

A Master Patient Index (MPI) in an HIE is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Uniquely identify patients across multiple healthcare organizations

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Encrypt patient data during transmission between facilities

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Store clinical decision support rules for providers

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Track insurance eligibility in real time

Question 6

Which type of HIE architecture stores a copy of patient data in a centralized repository accessible to all participants?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated model

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Federated model

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Hybrid model

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Decentralized model

Question 7

The ONC (Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology) 21st Century Cures Act rules primarily aim to:

Accepted Answer

Prohibit information blocking and promote patient access to health data

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Mandate specific EHR vendors for all hospitals

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Eliminate the use of paper records by 2025

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Require all providers to use FHIR by 2020