#1
Which government agency is responsible for administering the Medicare program in the United States?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
ExplanationCMS administers the Medicare program in the U.S.
#2
What is the main goal of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in the United States?
To ensure access to healthcare for children in low-income families
ExplanationCHIP aims to ensure healthcare access for children in low-income families.
#3
Which government agency is responsible for overseeing and enforcing compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
ExplanationOCR oversees HIPAA compliance and enforcement.
#4
What is the primary purpose of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) in the United States?
To ensure parity in insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders
ExplanationMHPAEA ensures parity in coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.
#5
Which federal agency administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, in the United States?
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
ExplanationUSDA administers SNAP in the U.S.
#6
Which health care legislation was signed into law in 2010 and aimed to reform the healthcare system in the United States?
Affordable Care Act
ExplanationACA, signed in 2010, aimed to reform the U.S. healthcare system.
#7
What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
To protect the privacy and security of health information
ExplanationHIPAA ensures privacy and security of health information.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the United States?
Privatize the healthcare industry
ExplanationACA does not aim to privatize the healthcare industry.
#9
What is the purpose of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) in the United States?
To ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay
ExplanationEMTALA ensures access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay.
#10
What is the primary purpose of the National Health Service (NHS) Act in the United Kingdom?
To ensure access to healthcare services for all residents
ExplanationNHS Act ensures healthcare access for all residents in the UK.
#11
Which legislative act expanded Medicaid eligibility in participating states as part of the Affordable Care Act?
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
ExplanationACA, through PPACA, expanded Medicaid eligibility.
#12
In the context of healthcare legislation, what is the purpose of the Stark Law?
To prevent physician self-referral and overutilization of services
ExplanationStark Law prevents physician self-referral and service overutilization.
#13
Which legislation introduced the Medicare Advantage program, allowing private health plans to provide Medicare benefits?
Balanced Budget Act
ExplanationBalanced Budget Act introduced Medicare Advantage program.
#14
Which health care legislation introduced the concept of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in the United States?
Affordable Care Act
ExplanationACA introduced ACOs in the U.S. healthcare system.
#15
Which health care legislation created the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) to incentivize reporting of quality measures by eligible professionals?
Affordable Care Act
ExplanationACA created PQRS to incentivize quality measure reporting.