#1
Which organization oversees the regulation of healthcare in the United States?
#2
Which of the following is a primary goal of healthcare regulation?
Increasing healthcare costs
Ensuring patient safety
Limiting access to healthcare services
Encouraging fraudulent activities
#3
Which organization enforces compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
World Health Organization (WHO)
#4
Which of the following is not a key principle of medical ethics?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Confidentiality
Discrimination
#5
What is the purpose of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in healthcare regulation?
To regulate the import of medical devices
To establish guidelines for controlled substances
To oversee healthcare provider licensing
To promote the development of new drugs
#6
What does HIPAA stand for in healthcare regulation?
Health Information Protection and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Healthcare Insurance Portability and Privacy Act
#7
Which of the following is not a component of the Stark Law?
Physician self-referral
Designated health services
Referral for certain health services
Financial relationships
#8
What does EMTALA require hospitals to do?
Provide emergency medical treatment regardless of ability to pay
Disclose patient information to third parties
Offer discounted rates for uninsured patients
Mandate routine medical check-ups for all patients
#9
What is the purpose of the Sunshine Act?
To ensure access to healthcare for all
To increase transparency in financial relationships in healthcare
To regulate the use of electronic health records
To establish quality standards for healthcare facilities
#10
What is the purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in relation to healthcare regulation?
To increase the cost of healthcare services
To decrease access to health insurance
To expand health insurance coverage and reduce costs
To eliminate healthcare regulations entirely
#11
What is the primary focus of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in healthcare?
Ensuring patient privacy
Protecting healthcare workers from workplace hazards
Regulating medical billing practices
Enforcing drug safety regulations
#12
What is the purpose of the Anti-Kickback Statute?
To prevent fraud and abuse in healthcare
To regulate pharmaceutical pricing
To ensure patient confidentiality
To oversee medical device approvals
#13
Which act established the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)?
ACA
HIPAA
Stark Law
HITECH Act
#14
Which of the following is not considered a healthcare provider under HIPAA?
Hospitals
Pharmacies
Employers
Health insurance companies
#15
What is the purpose of the HITECH Act?
To expand health insurance coverage
To promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology
To establish guidelines for clinical trials
To regulate the import and export of healthcare products
#16
Which federal agency oversees the regulation of pharmaceutical drugs in the United States?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#17
What is the purpose of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act (Hatch-Waxman Act)?
To regulate the import of pharmaceutical drugs
To promote the development of new drugs
To establish guidelines for drug pricing
To encourage the production of generic drugs