FREE CHAA Legal and Regulatory Compliance Questions and Answers

Question 1

What federal law governs the protection of patient health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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Stark Law

Question 2

What is the purpose of EMTALA?

Accepted Answer

To prevent patient dumping by requiring hospitals to stabilize emergency patients regardless of their ability to pay

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To provide guidelines for billing and coding

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To ensure equal pay for healthcare workers

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To regulate the distribution of federal healthcare funding

Question 3

Which law prohibits discrimination in healthcare settings receiving federal funding?

Accepted Answer

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI

Answer

Stark Law

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

Anti-Kickback Statute

Question 4

What is the purpose of the False Claims Act?

Accepted Answer

To prevent fraudulent claims submitted to government healthcare programs

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To regulate insurance premium rates

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To set guidelines for emergency care

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To protect employees from unfair dismissal

Question 5

What is required under the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare facilities must provide information on advance directives.

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Patients must sign a financial responsibility form.

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Patients must enroll in a healthcare insurance plan.

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Providers must disclose financial assistance programs.