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

The system build and configuration phase involves customizing the EHR to align with the organization's specific clinical workflows, templates, order sets, and documentation requirements.

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

Regular, tested offline backups allow an organization to restore encrypted data without paying the ransom, making them the most critical defense against ransomware impact.

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

The HITECH Act of 2009 strengthened HIPAA by expanding the rules to business associates, increasing civil and criminal penalties, and requiring breach notifications.

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

Any cloud vendor handling protected health information (PHI) must sign a BAA, which establishes the vendor's responsibility to safeguard PHI under HIPAA.

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

Answer

Eligibility verification systems automatically check a patient's insurance coverage, co-pays, deductibles, and benefits in real-time, reducing claim denials and improving collections.

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CHAP Healthcare Technology & Information Systems 2