CHL Healthcare Ethics and Regulations 2

Question 1

A hospital discovers that a vendor has been overcharging for supplies. The compliance officer should first:

Accepted Answer

Conduct an internal investigation and document findings

Answer

Conducting an internal investigation and documenting findings is the appropriate first step before taking further action.

Question 2

Which federal law prohibits healthcare providers from referring patients to entities in which they have a financial interest?

Accepted Answer

Stark Law

Answer

The Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law) prohibits physician referrals for designated health services to entities with which they have a financial relationship.

Question 3

A patient with capacity refuses a life-saving blood transfusion for religious reasons. The ethical principle most directly supporting this decision is:

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy supports a competent patient's right to refuse treatment, even if it results in harm or death.

Question 4

Under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a hospital with an emergency department must:

Accepted Answer

Screen and stabilize any patient who presents regardless of ability to pay

Answer

EMTALA requires hospitals to provide a medical screening exam and stabilizing treatment regardless of the patient's insurance status or ability to pay.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Healthcare Compliance Program?

Accepted Answer

Detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse

Answer

Healthcare compliance programs are designed to detect, prevent, and correct fraud, waste, and abuse in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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CHL Healthcare Ethics and Regulations 2