CMAA Electronic Health Records and Health Information Technology 3

Question 1

Under the 21st Century Cures Act, healthcare providers are prohibited from engaging in which of the following practices?

Accepted Answer

Information blocking — interfering with access, exchange, or use of electronic health information

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Charging patients a nominal fee for paper copies of records

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Allowing patients to view their records through an online portal

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Storing protected health information in a cloud-based EHR

Question 2

What does 'ICD-10-CM' refer to in the context of electronic health records?

Accepted Answer

The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification — used to code patient diagnoses

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A proprietary EHR software platform used in large hospital systems

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A standardized format for submitting electronic insurance claims

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A federal health IT certification level for EHR vendors

Question 3

Which federal agency administers the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs (now called the Promoting Interoperability Programs)?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Question 4

What is a Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

Accepted Answer

A secure electronic network that enables healthcare providers to share patient information across organizations

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A marketplace where hospitals purchase and license EHR software

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A patient's statutory right to request and receive copies of their medical records

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A type of clearinghouse that reformats claims before submission to payers

Question 5

What does CPOE stand for in the context of EHR systems?

Accepted Answer

Computerized Physician Order Entry

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Clinical Practice Outcomes Evaluation

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Certified Provider Order Enforcement

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Continuous Patient Outcome Examination

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tool within an EHR?

Accepted Answer

An automated alert warning a provider of a potential drug-drug interaction

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An online scheduling calendar for patient appointments

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A billing module that submits electronic claims to payers

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A patient-facing portal for secure messaging with providers

Question 7

When a medical practice transitions from paper records to an EHR system, which step is most critical before the system goes live?

Accepted Answer

Thoroughly training all staff on the new system prior to implementation

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Immediately shredding all paper records on the first day of EHR use

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Restricting EHR access to physicians only during the initial rollout period

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Disabling internet connectivity on all workstations during the transition