HCC HCC Healthcare Technology & Informatics 1

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs the privacy and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI) in the US?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is the primary federal law governing the privacy and security of protected health information, including ePHI.

Question 2

What does the acronym EHR stand for in healthcare informatics?

Accepted Answer

Electronic Health Record

Answer

EHR stands for Electronic Health Record, a digital version of a patient's paper chart that is real-time, patient-centered, and available to authorized users.

Question 3

Which meaningful use stage under the HITECH Act focused primarily on improving care coordination through health information exchange?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2

Answer

Stage 2 of Meaningful Use focused on advancing clinical processes and improving care coordination through the use of certified EHR technology and health information exchange.

Question 4

A healthcare consultant recommends implementing Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tools. What is the PRIMARY benefit of CDS?

Accepted Answer

Providing real-time alerts and recommendations to clinicians

Answer

The primary benefit of Clinical Decision Support is providing clinicians with real-time, evidence-based alerts, reminders, and recommendations to improve patient care.

Question 5

What is interoperability in the context of healthcare IT?

Accepted Answer

The ability of different systems to exchange and use health data seamlessly

Answer

Interoperability refers to the ability of different health information systems and software applications to communicate, exchange data, and use shared information effectively.

(HCC) Healthcare Consultant Certification Practice Test

(HCC) Healthcare Consultant Certification Practice Test

HCC HCC Healthcare Technology & Informatics 1