CPE Population Health Management 2

Question 1

Which metric best measures the effectiveness of a population health management program targeting diabetes prevention?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin A1c reduction across the enrolled cohort

Answer

Hemoglobin A1c reduction across the enrolled cohort directly measures glycemic control improvement, the primary clinical goal of diabetes prevention programs.

Question 2

A health system wants to stratify its patient population for care management. Which approach best identifies high-risk individuals?

Accepted Answer

Predictive analytics using claims data, clinical data, and social determinants

Answer

Combining claims data, clinical data, and social determinants in predictive models provides the most accurate risk stratification for proactive care management.

Question 3

Under a value-based care contract, a physician executive notices that preventive screenings are below benchmark. What is the MOST effective first step?

Accepted Answer

Implement automated outreach and care gap closure workflows

Answer

Automated outreach and care gap closure workflows proactively identify and engage patients due for screenings, addressing the root cause of low compliance rates.

Question 4

Which social determinant of health (SDOH) has been shown to have the GREATEST overall impact on health outcomes at the population level?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status and income inequality

Answer

Socioeconomic status and income inequality consistently demonstrate the strongest association with health outcomes across multiple conditions and populations.

Question 5

A physician executive is designing a community health needs assessment (CHNA). Which data source is MOST essential to include?

Accepted Answer

Local epidemiological and demographic data

Answer

Local epidemiological and demographic data reveal the actual burden of disease and population characteristics essential for identifying community health needs.

(CPE) Certified Physician Executive Practice Test

(CPE) Certified Physician Executive Practice Test

CPE Population Health Management 2