Governmental Oversight and Civil Rights Violations Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the Civil Rights Division (CRD) in the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)?

  • Filing complaints against entities
  • Promoting equal access to health care and human services programs (correct)
  • Focusing on anti-fraud provisions
  • Ensuring privacy under HIPAA

Within how many days should a complaint be filed according to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR)?

  • 90 days
  • 1 year
  • 180 days (correct)
  • 30 days

Who can file a complaint alleging a violation of the Privacy or Security Rule?

  • Only legal professionals
  • Anyone (correct)
  • Only healthcare providers
  • Government officials

Which entity cannot retaliate against you for filing a complaint under HIPAA?

<p>Private organizations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the three main purposes of HIPAA as outlined in the text?

<p>Ensuring data security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of retaliation is prohibited under HIPAA for filing a complaint?

<p>Getting fired from a job (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HIPAA primarily focus on regarding anti-fraud provisions?

<p>Private organizations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific aspect is emphasized under Health Insurance Portability in HIPAA?

<p>Protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of organization is typically considered a Covered Entity?

<p>Academic hospital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Vertical Integration in Physician-Hospital Relationships?

<p>Lowering physician expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is responsible for providing care to vulnerable populations without health insurance or the ability to pay for services?

<p>Nation's Safety-net Hospitals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was advocated for by the American Hospital Association in the 1990s to improve healthcare system efficiency?

<p>Integrated Delivery Systems (IDS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information is considered Individually identifying information under PHI?

<p>Date of birth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Horizontal Integration and Vertical Integration focus on in healthcare systems?

<p>Efficiency and system accountability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'IDS' stand for in the context of healthcare delivery systems?

<p>Integrated Delivery Systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare entity is described as a provider of medical or other health services, and any other person furnishing healthcare services or supplies?

<p>Healthcare Provider (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core element of regulation emphasized in HIPAA?

<p>Minimalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a National Provider Identification Number (NPI) in the context of HIPAA?

<p>To establish unique identifiers for healthcare providers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to any information created or received by a healthcare provider, health plan, employer, or healthcare clearinghouse under HIPAA?

<p>Individually Identifiable Health Info (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Clearinghouse in the context of HIPAA?

<p>Serving as a conduit for claim submissions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the HIPAA law pertains to preventing healthcare fraud and abuse?

<p>Preventing Health Care Fraud and Abuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Federal 'minimum' standards established by HIPAA intended to achieve?

<p>Limiting information uses and disclosures to what is necessary for operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of public or private entity processes nonstandard health information into standard data elements under HIPAA?

<p>'Clearinghouses' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Case Managers in the healthcare system?

<p>To assist in navigating the healthcare system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are African Americans less likely to receive institutionalized care according to the text?

<p>Due to their preference for informal care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the national economic value of informal caregiving mentioned in the text?

<p>$196B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Americans are estimated to provide informal care to others?

<p>23% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Voluntary Agencies mentioned in the text?

<p>Advocate for policy implementations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of facility provides supervision to a minimum level of care?

<p>Assisted Living Facilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the appropriate level of formal post-acute care for an individual?

<p>Their ability to communicate and perform basic activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Home Healthcare as mentioned in the text?

<p>Delivering short-term medical assistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between organization around perceived patient needs and organization around professional disciplines?

<p>Multidisciplinary approach vs. specialization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Matrix System in hospitals, what does a dual-management structure imply?

<p>Reporting to different managers or layers based on the situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the larger hospitals that are likely tertiary care centers from smaller hospitals?

<p>Focus on routine procedures vs. specialized services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes not-for-profit hospitals?

<p>Primarily serve indigent and poor populations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of public hospitals according to the text?

<p>Serving as the primary healthcare provider for specific groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Hybrid Ownership Structure, what does it mean for a not-for-profit hospital to be sold to a for-profit entity?

<p>Retaining minority shares by the original owners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hospital ownership has tax incentives according to the provided information?

<p>'Not-for-profit' hospitals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From an ethical standpoint, what is a common discussion point regarding profitability in healthcare?

<p>'For-profit' hospitals balancing profits with quality healthcare provision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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