#1
Which government agency oversees the regulation of pharmaceuticals in the United States?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
#2
What is the primary goal of healthcare policy?
To ensure access to quality healthcare services
To maximize profits for insurance companies
To reduce the number of healthcare providers
To increase administrative burden on healthcare facilities
#3
Which government agency is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#4
What is the role of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in healthcare regulation?
To regulate healthcare facility construction
To oversee the Medicare and Medicaid programs
To enforce medical licensure requirements
To administer health insurance exchanges
#5
What does 'COBRA' stand for in the context of healthcare regulation?
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Continuation of Benefits and Reimbursement Act
Central Office of Biomedical Research Administration
Cost of Basic and Routine Assessment
#6
What is the primary goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
To regulate the prices of healthcare services
To protect individuals' health information
To mandate universal healthcare coverage
To establish quality standards for medical facilities
#7
What is the primary role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States healthcare system?
Regulate healthcare insurance policies
Conduct research and provide guidance on public health issues
Enforce medical malpractice laws
Accredit healthcare facilities
#8
Which legislation established Medicare and Medicaid programs in the United States?
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Social Security Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
#9
What is Certificate of Need (CON) in healthcare regulation?
A document required for medical licensure
A permit needed to practice certain medical procedures
A regulatory process for approving healthcare facility expansions or new construction
A certification for pharmaceutical companies
#10
What does the acronym 'EMTALA' stand for in healthcare regulation?
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
Emergency Medical Training and Ambulance Licensing Act
Electronic Medical Transcription and Access Law
Emergency Management of Trauma and Acute Life-threatening Conditions
#11
Which of the following is an example of a public health insurance program in the United States?
Medicare
Medicaid
CHIP
All of the above
#12
In healthcare policy, what does the term 'formulary' refer to?
A list of covered drugs by an insurance plan
A form used for patient admission to hospitals
A government agency responsible for drug approvals
A protocol for handling medical emergencies
#13
What is the purpose of the 'Sunshine Act' in healthcare regulation?
To regulate the use of sunlight in medical procedures
To increase transparency around financial relationships between healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers
To mandate regular outdoor activities for healthcare professionals
To establish guidelines for safe sun exposure in hospitals
#14
Which of the following acts aims to protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information?
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
#15
Which of the following is NOT a key component of HIPAA?
Privacy Rule
Security Rule
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Rule
Health Information Exchange (HIE) Rule
#16
What is the primary purpose of the Stark Law?
To regulate healthcare facility construction
To prevent physician self-referral and conflicts of interest
To govern medical malpractice lawsuits
To establish standards for medical billing
#17
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a healthcare compliance program?
HIPAA training
Conflict of Interest policy
Patient diagnosis coding
Internal audits
#18
Which of the following is NOT a type of healthcare provider typically regulated by state licensing boards?
Physicians
Nurses
Health insurance brokers
Pharmacists
#19
What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in healthcare?
Oversees workplace safety and health regulations for healthcare workers
Regulates the quality of medical devices
Enforces medical billing compliance
Accredits medical schools and residency programs