#1
Which of the following laws requires healthcare providers to protect the privacy and security of patients' health information?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
ExplanationHIPAA mandates privacy and security of patients' health information.
#2
What does 'PHI' stand for in healthcare compliance?
Protected Health Information
ExplanationPHI refers to health information protected under HIPAA.
#3
Which of the following ethical principles emphasizes fairness and equality?
Justice
ExplanationJustice emphasizes fairness and equality in healthcare.
#4
What does the acronym 'IRB' stand for in the context of medical research?
Institutional Review Board
ExplanationIRB oversees ethical conduct in medical research.
#5
Which ethical principle emphasizes the right of individuals to make decisions about their own healthcare?
Autonomy
ExplanationAutonomy emphasizes patients' right to make healthcare decisions.
#6
What ethical principle emphasizes the obligation to act in the best interest of patients?
Beneficence
ExplanationBeneficence emphasizes acting in the patients' best interests.
#7
What is the primary purpose of the Stark Law?
To prevent healthcare fraud and abuse
ExplanationStark Law aims to prevent fraud and abuse in healthcare.
#8
What is meant by 'Kickbacks' in healthcare compliance?
Payments made to influence patient referrals
ExplanationKickbacks are payments for influencing patient referrals.
#9
What is the purpose of the False Claims Act (FCA) in healthcare compliance?
To combat fraud against government healthcare programs
ExplanationFCA aims to combat fraud against government healthcare programs.
#10
Which of the following is NOT considered a breach of patient confidentiality?
Accessing patient records for medical treatment purposes
ExplanationAccessing records for medical treatment is not a breach of confidentiality.
#11
What is the primary objective of the HITECH Act?
To promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology
ExplanationHITECH Act aims to promote adoption and use of health information technology.
#12
What is the purpose of the Sunshine Act in healthcare compliance?
To increase transparency regarding financial relationships between healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies
ExplanationSunshine Act aims to increase transparency in financial relationships.
#13
What ethical principle refers to the obligation to do no harm?
Nonmaleficence
ExplanationNonmaleficence emphasizes the duty to avoid harm.
#14
What does the term 'Fiduciary Duty' entail in healthcare compliance?
A legal obligation to act in the best interest of patients
ExplanationFiduciary Duty requires acting in the patients' best interests.