#1
Which government agency oversees the regulation of pharmaceuticals in the United States?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
ExplanationFDA oversees pharmaceutical regulation.
#2
What is the primary goal of healthcare policy?
To ensure access to quality healthcare services
ExplanationPrimary goal: Access to quality healthcare.
#3
Which government agency is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
ExplanationHHS oversees ACA implementation.
#4
What is the role of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in healthcare regulation?
To oversee the Medicare and Medicaid programs
ExplanationCMS oversees Medicare/Medicaid programs.
#5
What does 'COBRA' stand for in the context of healthcare regulation?
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
ExplanationCOBRA: Ensures health coverage continuation.
#6
What is the primary goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
To protect individuals' health information
ExplanationHIPAA's goal: Protect health information.
#7
What is the primary role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States healthcare system?
Conduct research and provide guidance on public health issues
ExplanationCDC: Conducts research, provides guidance on public health.
#8
Which legislation established Medicare and Medicaid programs in the United States?
Social Security Act
ExplanationMedicare/Medicaid established by Social Security Act.
#9
What is Certificate of Need (CON) in healthcare regulation?
A regulatory process for approving healthcare facility expansions or new construction
ExplanationCON: Approval process for healthcare expansions.
#10
What does the acronym 'EMTALA' stand for in healthcare regulation?
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
ExplanationEMTALA: Mandates emergency care provision.
#11
Which of the following is an example of a public health insurance program in the United States?
All of the above
ExplanationAll options: Public health insurance.
#12
In healthcare policy, what does the term 'formulary' refer to?
A list of covered drugs by an insurance plan
ExplanationFormulary: List of covered drugs.
#13
What is the purpose of the 'Sunshine Act' in healthcare regulation?
To increase transparency around financial relationships between healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers
ExplanationSunshine Act: Increases transparency in financial relationships.
#14
Which of the following acts aims to protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
ExplanationHIPAA: Protects health information privacy.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a key component of HIPAA?
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Rule
ExplanationEHR Rule not a key component of HIPAA.
#16
What is the primary purpose of the Stark Law?
To prevent physician self-referral and conflicts of interest
ExplanationStark Law: Prevents physician self-referral.
#17
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a healthcare compliance program?
Patient diagnosis coding
ExplanationPatient diagnosis coding not in compliance programs.
#18
Which of the following is NOT a type of healthcare provider typically regulated by state licensing boards?
Health insurance brokers
ExplanationHealth insurance brokers not regulated by state boards.
#19
What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in healthcare?
Oversees workplace safety and health regulations for healthcare workers
ExplanationOSHA ensures workplace safety for healthcare workers.