RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Healthcare Compliance and Regulations 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the False Claims Act (FCA) in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To prevent and penalize the submission of false or fraudulent claims to government programs

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To regulate pharmaceutical pricing

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To establish hospital building codes

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To manage healthcare worker licensing

Question 2

Which federal regulation protects the confidentiality of substance abuse treatment records?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2

Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule only

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The Affordable Care Act

Answer

EMTALA

Question 3

A hospital receives a subpoena duces tecum for a patient's medical records. What does this require?

Accepted Answer

The hospital must produce the specified documents or records

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The hospital must appear in court to testify

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The patient must sign a consent form

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The hospital must delete the records

Question 4

What is the purpose of the OIG Work Plan in healthcare compliance?

Accepted Answer

To outline the government's planned areas of focus for audits and enforcement in healthcare

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To schedule building maintenance

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To manage employee schedules

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To define patient treatment protocols

Question 5

Under the Anti-Kickback Statute, which arrangement is prohibited?

Accepted Answer

A physician receiving payment from a laboratory in exchange for patient referrals

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A hospital offering continuing education to staff

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A hospital providing free flu vaccinations

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A physician group sharing overhead expenses

Question 6

What is required when a covered entity uses a business associate to perform functions involving PHI?

Accepted Answer

A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) specifying permitted uses and safeguards for PHI

Answer

Nothing, business associates have no HIPAA obligations

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The covered entity must hire the business associate as an employee

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The business associate must obtain HIPAA certification