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Question 1

A physician wants to send a patient's radiology images to a specialist at another hospital. Which technology is designed specifically for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Health Information Exchange (HIE)

Answer

A Health Information Exchange (HIE) enables the secure electronic sharing of patient health information across different organizations and systems.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'clearinghouse' in medical billing?

Accepted Answer

Translating and validating claims before sending to payers

Answer

A clearinghouse receives claims from providers, checks them for errors and format compliance, and transmits them to the appropriate payers.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes two-factor authentication (2FA) in a medical office setting?

Accepted Answer

Requiring a password plus a secondary verification such as a text code

Answer

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).

Question 4

Under the HIPAA Security Rule, what is required when transmitting ePHI over an open network such as the internet?

Accepted Answer

Encryption

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule requires that ePHI transmitted over open networks be encrypted to prevent unauthorized interception.

Question 5

A medical assistant accidentally sends a patient's lab results to the wrong patient's portal. What type of incident has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A breach of unsecured PHI

Answer

Unauthorized disclosure of PHI to the wrong individual constitutes a breach that must be evaluated and potentially reported under HIPAA.

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CMAS Technology & Digital Tools 3