CMAS Healthcare Laws & Ethics 3

Question 1

A covered entity must provide patients with a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP):

Accepted Answer

at first service delivery and upon request thereafter

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to provide the NPP at the first point of service contact and make it available upon request at any time.

Question 2

Which act allows qualified individuals to inspect and copy their own medical records held by HIPAA-covered entities?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

The HIPAA Privacy Rule grants individuals the right to access and obtain copies of their own PHI held by covered entities.

Question 3

The False Claims Act imposes liability on individuals or companies that:

Accepted Answer

submit fraudulent claims to the federal government

Answer

The False Claims Act holds parties liable who knowingly submit or cause submission of false or fraudulent claims for payment to the federal government.

Question 4

In medical ethics, 'non-maleficence' specifically means:

Accepted Answer

avoiding harm to the patient

Answer

Non-maleficence is the principle of 'do no harm,' obligating healthcare workers to avoid actions that injure or harm patients.

Question 5

A HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required when a covered entity shares PHI with a vendor that:

Accepted Answer

performs functions involving PHI on behalf of the covered entity

Answer

A BAA is required whenever a business associate performs services for a covered entity that involve the use or disclosure of PHI.

(CMAS) Certified Medical Administrative Specialist Practice Test

(CMAS) Certified Medical Administrative Specialist Practice Test

CMAS Healthcare Laws & Ethics 3