#1
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ExplanationEnsures privacy and security of personal health information.
#2
Which country has a healthcare system primarily funded through taxation and operated by the government?
Canada
ExplanationUtilizes a publicly funded and government-operated healthcare system.
#3
What is the primary function of a healthcare regulatory agency?
To establish and enforce rules and regulations for healthcare providers
ExplanationSets and enforces standards to ensure quality and safety in healthcare.
#4
Which of the following is not typically considered a determinant of health?
Access to healthcare
ExplanationFactors influencing health, excluding direct access to healthcare services.
#5
What is the primary purpose of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom?
To provide universal healthcare coverage
ExplanationOffers healthcare coverage to all residents, funded by taxation.
#6
Which act established Medicare and Medicaid in the United States?
Social Security Amendments of 1965
ExplanationEstablished comprehensive healthcare programs for seniors and low-income individuals.
#7
Which organization oversees the approval of drugs and medical devices in the United States?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
ExplanationRegulates and approves pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
#8
What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as the Exchange?
To facilitate the purchase of health insurance plans
ExplanationProvides a platform for individuals to compare and purchase insurance plans.
#9
What is the purpose of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act?
To promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology
ExplanationEncourages the implementation of electronic health records and technology.
#10
Which legislation expanded health insurance coverage for children from low-income families in the United States?
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA)
ExplanationEnhances access to health coverage for children in low-income families.
#11
What is the purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the United States?
To expand access to healthcare insurance
ExplanationAims to increase the number of Americans with health insurance coverage.
#12
Which of the following is not a component of the Triple Aim framework for healthcare improvement?
Increasing healthcare provider salaries
ExplanationFocuses on enhancing patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs.
#13
Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
ExplanationEnsures compliance and investigates violations of HIPAA.
#14
What is the primary goal of Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) in healthcare?
To improve healthcare quality and efficiency
ExplanationShifts focus from quantity to quality of healthcare services.
#15
Which healthcare legislation was enacted to promote the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) in the United States?
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
ExplanationEncourages widespread use of electronic health records for improved care.