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

Answer

The 21st Century Cures Act explicitly prohibits information blocking, which refers to any practice that unreasonably restricts the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information.

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

Answer

ICD-10-CM is the code set used in EHRs to classify and record patient diagnoses; it is required for billing and statistical reporting in the United States.

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)

Answer

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) administers the EHR Incentive Programs, offering financial incentives and imposing penalties for eligible providers based on EHR use.

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

Answer

A Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a network infrastructure that allows authorized providers and patients to share clinical information electronically across different health organizations.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Computerized Physician Order Entry

Answer

CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) is an EHR feature that allows providers to enter orders—such as medications, labs, and imaging—directly into the electronic system, reducing errors from handwritten orders.

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CMAA Electronic Health Records and Health Information Technology 3