NHI Healthcare Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits healthcare providers from knowingly submitting false claims to Medicare or Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

False Claims Act

Answer

HIPAA

Answer

Anti-Kickback Statute

Answer

Stark Law

Question 2

A patient requests an amendment to their medical record, claiming an entry is inaccurate. Under HIPAA, the covered entity must respond within how many days?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

45 days

Answer

90 days

Question 3

Which organization accredits hospitals and healthcare organizations and has 'deemed status' from CMS for Medicare certification?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

OSHA

Answer

AHRQ

Answer

AHA

Question 4

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards under which doctrine?

Accepted Answer

General Duty Clause

Answer

Respondeat superior

Answer

Safe harbor provision

Answer

Corporate compliance mandate

Question 5

A healthcare worker accidentally views a celebrity patient's records out of curiosity without a clinical reason. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A HIPAA privacy violation

Answer

An incidental disclosure

Answer

A required disclosure

Answer

A permissible use

Question 6

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) primarily protects employees by:

Accepted Answer

Allowing continuation of group health insurance after leaving employment

Answer

Guaranteeing minimum wage in healthcare jobs

Answer

Setting standards for Medicare reimbursement

Answer

Requiring employers to offer health insurance

Question 7

Which regulatory body enforces workplace safety standards and investigates work-related injuries and illnesses in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

CMS

Answer

FDA

Answer

DEA