CHE Healthcare Law and Ethics

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits healthcare providers from referring patients to facilities in which the provider has a financial interest?

Accepted Answer

Stark Law

Answer

The Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law) prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid patients to entities with which they have a financial relationship.

Question 2

The principle of 'beneficence' in healthcare ethics requires that providers:

Accepted Answer

Act in the best interest of the patient

Answer

Beneficence requires healthcare providers to act in ways that benefit and promote the well-being of patients.

Question 3

Under EMTALA, hospital emergency departments must:

Accepted Answer

Provide a medical screening exam to all patients regardless of ability to pay

Answer

EMTALA requires hospitals with emergency departments to provide a medical screening exam and stabilize any emergency medical condition regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

Question 4

Which ethical principle supports a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own care?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy is the ethical principle that recognizes a patient's right to make informed, voluntary decisions about their own healthcare.

Question 5

The False Claims Act imposes liability on individuals and companies that:

Accepted Answer

Submit fraudulent claims for payment to the federal government

Answer

The False Claims Act holds liable any person or entity that knowingly submits false or fraudulent claims for payment to the U.S. government.

CHE - Certified Healthcare Executive Practice Test

CHE - Certified Healthcare Executive Practice Test

CHE Healthcare Law and Ethics