CEHRS Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance 2

Question 1

Which federal law established the Medicare and Medicaid programs and introduced the Conditions of Participation for healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Social Security Act of 1965

Answer

The Social Security Act of 1965 created Medicare and Medicaid and established Conditions of Participation that facilities must meet to receive federal reimbursement.

Question 2

A covered entity discovers a breach affecting 600 patients. Within how many days must it notify the Secretary of HHS?

Accepted Answer

60 calendar days from discovery

Answer

Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, covered entities must notify HHS of breaches affecting 500 or more individuals within 60 calendar days of discovery.

Question 3

Which quality improvement model uses Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to test changes in healthcare processes?

Accepted Answer

Model for Improvement

Answer

The Model for Improvement, developed by Associates in Process Improvement, uses PDSA cycles to iteratively test and refine process changes.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT considered a covered entity?

Accepted Answer

Life insurance company

Answer

Life insurance companies are not covered entities under HIPAA because they do not conduct electronic healthcare transactions covered by the rule.

Question 5

The ONC's Cures Act Final Rule prohibits which practice related to EHR data access?

Accepted Answer

Information blocking

Answer

The 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule prohibits information blocking practices that interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information.

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CEHRS Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance 2