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  1. Which federal law specifically governs the privacy and security of electronic health information in the United States?

    Answer: HIPAA

    HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards for protecting electronic health information.

  2. A medical office switches from paper charts to an EHR system. What is the term for this transition process?

    Answer: Data migration

    Data migration refers to moving existing data from one system (paper or legacy) to a new electronic system.

  3. Which type of software allows a medical practice to schedule appointments, bill patients, and manage clinical notes in one platform?

    Answer: Integrated EHR/practice management system

    An integrated EHR/practice management system combines clinical documentation, scheduling, and billing into a single platform.

  4. What does the term 'interoperability' mean in the context of health information technology?

    Answer: The ability of different systems to exchange and use health information

    Interoperability is the ability of different health IT systems and software to communicate, exchange data, and use the information exchanged.

  5. A patient portal allows patients to do all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Directly edit their medical record

    Patients can view, download, and transmit their records through a portal, but they cannot directly edit or alter the official medical record.

  6. Which standard format is most commonly used for electronic claims submission to insurance payers?

    Answer: ANSI X12 837 electronic transaction

    The ANSI X12 837 transaction set is the standard electronic format required by HIPAA for submitting professional and institutional claims.

  7. When a staff member leaves the organization, what is the FIRST action the medical administrative specialist should take regarding system access?

    Answer: Immediately deactivate the employee's system credentials

    Immediately deactivating credentials upon termination prevents unauthorized access and is a key HIPAA Security Rule requirement.