12 Questions
What is the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) of 1988?
To mandate quality assurance, personnel, and proficiency testing standards for all laboratories
Which legislation prevents physicians from referring Medicare patients to their self-owned laboratories?
Physician Self-Referral Ban of 1989
Under the Prospective Payment System (PPS), how are hospitals paid?
Based on a fixed amount per Diagnosis Related Group (DRG)
What did the 1990 Three Day Rule regulate?
Duration of hospital stays before Medicare coverage is applicable
Which legislation introduced pay-per-service control for outpatient laboratory fees?
Deficit Reduction Act (DEFRA) of 1984
What organization provided compliance guidelines in 1997 for healthcare practices?
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
What law was initiated in 1992 to establish guidelines to limit unnecessary exposure to biological hazards?
Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens
Which act from 2007 provides patients access to their Protected Health Information within 30 days of the request?
HI-TECH Act
In the context of laboratory testing, what did the Physician, as of August 24, 1998, have to avoid?
Unrelated 'shotgun' test ordering practices
Which guideline helps laboratories develop programs promoting high ethical and lawful conduct in billing practices?
OIG Compliance Guidelines
What does the Three-Day Rule payment address regarding laboratory testing done before admission as an in-patient?
Not reimbursing laboratory testing done within 3 calendar days before admission
Which regulation from 2003 deals specifically with the shipment of blood and other potentially biohazardous products?
Hazardous Material Regulations
Explore the regulations, accreditations, and legislations in laboratory management from the 1983 Prospective Payment System to the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Test your knowledge on key milestones and laws governing laboratory operations.
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