MHA Trivia 4

Question 1

What does 'ICD' stand for in medical coding, and who maintains it internationally?

Accepted Answer

International Classification of Diseases, maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO)

Answer

The ICD (International Classification of Diseases) is a WHO classification system used globally to code diagnoses, symptoms, and medical procedures.

Question 2

What is the 'Stark Law' in the context of US healthcare regulation?

Accepted Answer

A federal law prohibiting physician self-referral to entities with which they have a financial relationship

Answer

The Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law) prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid patients to entities in which the physician or immediate family has a financial interest.

Question 3

Which payment model bundles payments for all services related to a single episode of care?

Accepted Answer

Bundled payments (episode-of-care payments)

Answer

Bundled payment models provide a single, comprehensive payment for all services delivered during a defined episode of care, incentivizing care coordination and efficiency.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'Certificate of Need' (CON) law in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To require state approval before adding new healthcare facilities or expensive services

Answer

CON laws require healthcare organizations to obtain state approval before adding new facilities, beds, or expensive equipment to prevent unnecessary duplication of services.

Question 5

In healthcare human resources, what does 'FTE' stand for and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

Full-Time Equivalent — a standardized measure of workforce that enables staffing comparisons

Answer

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) converts all employee hours to a standard unit, allowing administrators to compare staffing levels regardless of whether employees work full-time or part-time.

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test

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MHA Trivia 4