CPOA Professional Issues 5

Question 1

A CPOA who disagrees with a physician's treatment recommendation should:

Accepted Answer

Express the concern privately to the optometrist through appropriate channels

Answer

Concerns about clinical decisions should be raised privately with the supervising optometrist, not communicated in ways that undermine the provider or confuse the patient.

Question 2

Which federal program prohibits paying for referrals for services reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

The Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute

Answer

The Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law prohibit offering or receiving anything of value in exchange for patient referrals involving federal healthcare programs.

Question 3

When a patient's insurance does not cover a requested service, the CPOA should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient before the service and discuss payment options

Answer

Patients should be informed of non-covered services and their out-of-pocket costs before receiving care so they can make an informed financial decision.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered a minimum necessary disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Providing only the specific information needed for the stated purpose of disclosure

Answer

HIPAA's minimum necessary standard requires that only the information needed for a specific purpose be disclosed, not the entire medical record.

Question 5

A patient who does not speak English arrives for an appointment. To ensure informed consent and quality care, the CPOA should:

Accepted Answer

Use a qualified interpreter service or bilingual staff member

Answer

Federal law and professional ethics require the use of qualified interpreter services to ensure patients with limited English proficiency receive equitable care.

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CPOA Professional Issues 5