Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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A physician wants to send a patient's radiology images to a specialist at another hospital. Which technology is designed specifically for this purpose?
Answer: Health Information Exchange (HIE)
A Health Information Exchange (HIE) enables the secure electronic sharing of patient health information across different organizations and systems.
What is the primary purpose of a 'clearinghouse' in medical billing?
Answer: Translating and validating claims before sending to payers
A clearinghouse receives claims from providers, checks them for errors and format compliance, and transmits them to the appropriate payers.
Which of the following BEST describes two-factor authentication (2FA) in a medical office setting?
Answer: Requiring a password plus a secondary verification such as a text code
Two-factor authentication requires users to verify their identity with something they know (password) and something they have or are (e.g., a mobile code or biometric).
Under the HIPAA Security Rule, what is required when transmitting ePHI over an open network such as the internet?
Answer: Encryption
The HIPAA Security Rule requires that ePHI transmitted over open networks be encrypted to prevent unauthorized interception.
A medical assistant accidentally sends a patient's lab results to the wrong patient's portal. What type of incident has occurred?
Answer: A breach of unsecured PHI
Unauthorized disclosure of PHI to the wrong individual constitutes a breach that must be evaluated and potentially reported under HIPAA.
Which database tool in a practice management system allows administrators to generate reports on appointment no-shows, revenue by provider, and claim denial rates?
Answer: Reporting and analytics dashboard
Reporting and analytics dashboards aggregate data from the practice management system to produce operational and financial performance reports.
What is 'real-time eligibility verification' in a medical practice workflow?
Answer: Checking a patient's insurance benefits electronically before or at the time of service
Real-time eligibility verification allows staff to query a payer's system electronically to confirm a patient's current coverage and benefits before the visit.