MHA Master of Healthcare Administration MCQ 3

Question 1

A hospital's case mix index (CMI) increased from 1.4 to 1.6 over one year. This change most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

The hospital is treating more complex or resource-intensive patients

Answer

A higher CMI reflects a greater proportion of complex, high-acuity cases, which generally leads to higher reimbursement under DRG-based payment.

Question 2

The primary purpose of a Certificate of Need (CON) program is to:

Accepted Answer

Control healthcare costs by regulating capital expenditures and facility expansions

Answer

CON programs require state approval before hospitals can add beds or services, aiming to prevent duplication and control costs.

Question 3

Which leadership theory suggests that effective leaders adapt their style based on the readiness and maturity level of their followers?

Accepted Answer

Situational leadership

Answer

Situational leadership theory (Hersey & Blanchard) holds that no single leadership style is best; leaders adjust based on follower development level.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which type of information is classified as Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Patient name combined with diagnosis

Answer

PHI includes individually identifiable health information such as a patient's name paired with a medical condition.

Question 5

A health system wants to reduce 30-day readmission rates for heart failure patients. The MOST evidence-based intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Implementing structured discharge planning with post-discharge follow-up calls

Answer

Structured discharge planning combined with telephonic post-discharge follow-up is consistently shown to reduce heart failure readmissions.

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test