Free CHAA Legal and Regulatory Compliance Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

What federal law governs the protection of patient health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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Stark Law

Question 2

What is the purpose of EMTALA?

Accepted Answer

To prevent patient dumping by requiring hospitals to stabilize emergency patients regardless of their ability to pay

Answer

To provide guidelines for billing and coding

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To ensure equal pay for healthcare workers

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To regulate the distribution of federal healthcare funding

Question 3

Which law prohibits discrimination in healthcare settings receiving federal funding?

Accepted Answer

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI

Answer

Stark Law

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

Anti-Kickback Statute

Question 4

What is the purpose of the False Claims Act?

Accepted Answer

To prevent fraudulent claims submitted to government healthcare programs

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To regulate insurance premium rates

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To set guidelines for emergency care

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To protect employees from unfair dismissal

Question 5

What is required under the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare facilities must provide information on advance directives.

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Patients must sign a financial responsibility form.

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Patients must enroll in a healthcare insurance plan.

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Providers must disclose financial assistance programs.