CHAP Healthcare Technology & Information Systems 2

Question 1

During an EHR implementation, which phase involves configuring the system to match the organization's workflows and data entry requirements?

Accepted Answer

System build and configuration

Answer

Go-live

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Post-implementation review

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User acceptance testing

Question 2

A ransomware attack has encrypted a hospital's EHR data and the attackers are demanding payment. Which preparedness measure would have been most effective in minimizing the impact?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining regular, tested data backups stored offline

Answer

Having a comprehensive firewall in place

Answer

Using strong password policies for all staff

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Implementing multi-factor authentication

Question 3

Which act strengthened HIPAA privacy and security rules, extended responsibilities to business associates, and increased penalties for violations?

Accepted Answer

HITECH Act

Answer

MACRA

Answer

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Answer

21st Century Cures Act

Question 4

A healthcare administrator is evaluating cloud-based storage for patient records. Which consideration is MOST critical from a compliance standpoint?

Accepted Answer

Whether the vendor will sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

Answer

The storage cost per gigabyte

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The geographic location of the data center

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The cloud provider's market share and reputation

Question 5

In revenue cycle management technology, what does an 'eligibility verification system' primarily do?

Accepted Answer

Confirms a patient's insurance coverage and benefits before or at the point of service

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Codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 and CPT codes

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Submits claims to payers electronically

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Tracks accounts receivable aging reports

Question 6

Which image storage and retrieval standard is used specifically for managing medical imaging data such as X-rays and MRI scans?

Accepted Answer

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)

Answer

HL7 FHIR

Answer

ICD-10-CM

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SNOMED CT

Question 7

What is the role of a 'super user' during an EHR go-live?

Accepted Answer

A trained staff member who provides peer-to-peer support and troubleshooting on the floor during go-live

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A senior administrator with full system administrator privileges

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An IT technician responsible for system maintenance and upgrades

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A vendor representative who configures the EHR remotely