MHA Master of Healthcare Administration MCQ 4

Question 1

Which payment model bundles a single payment for all services provided during an episode of care across providers?

Accepted Answer

Bundled payment

Answer

Bundled (episode-based) payments consolidate reimbursement for all services related to a defined clinical episode to incentivize coordination and efficiency.

Question 2

Under the ACA's accountable care organization (ACO) model, providers share savings when they:

Accepted Answer

Reduce per-capita spending below a benchmark while meeting quality thresholds

Answer

ACOs earn shared savings when total spending for their attributed population falls below a set benchmark and quality standards are met.

Question 3

Horizontal integration in healthcare occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A health system acquires another hospital of the same type

Answer

Horizontal integration involves combining organizations at the same level of the care continuum, such as two acute-care hospitals.

Question 4

The 'triple aim' framework in healthcare improvement focuses on improving population health, enhancing patient experience, AND:

Accepted Answer

Reducing per capita healthcare costs

Answer

The IHI Triple Aim targets simultaneously better health outcomes, better patient experience, and lower per capita costs.

Question 5

A hospital's contribution margin is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Revenue minus variable costs

Answer

Contribution margin equals revenue minus variable (direct) costs, showing what remains to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test

MHA Master of Healthcare Administration MCQ 4