NUR4377 - Midterm 1 Guide (Q & S) Influence of Policy,Finance, & Law on Healthcare.
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NUR4377 - Midterm 1 Guide (Q & S) Influence of Policy,Finance, & Law on Healthcare.NUR4377 - Midterm 1 Guide (Q & S) Influence of Policy,Finance, & Law on Healthcare.NUR4377 - Midterm 1 Guide (Q & S) Influence of Policy,Finance, & Law on Healthcare.
,1. Which of the following is a primary focus of the Affordable Care Act
(ACA)?
- A) Reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance
- B) Increase access to health insurance
- C) Limit healthcare providers' autonomy
- D) Standardize medical education
- Correct Answer: B
- Rationale: The ACA primarily focused on increasing access to health
insurance for individuals and families.
2. What is the main purpose of regulatory agencies like CMS (Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services)?
- A) To enforce laws regarding healthcare quality
- B) To provide direct healthcare services
- C) To set prices for healthcare services
- D) To fund research in medical technology
- Correct Answer: A
- Rationale: CMS enforces laws and regulations to ensure healthcare
quality and access.
3. Which of the following legislation primarily focuses on protecting
patient health information?
, - A) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- B) EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act)
- C) ACA (Affordable Care Act)
- D) COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
- Correct Answer: A
- Rationale: HIPAA is specifically designed to protect patient health
information and privacy.
4. The concept of "value-based care" is best defined as:
- A) A method of reducing overall healthcare costs
- B) A system where providers are paid based on the volume of services
delivered
- C) A strategy that focuses on patient outcomes and the quality of care
provided
- D) A form of risk adjustment in payment models
- Correct Answer: C
- Rationale: Value-based care emphasizes high-quality patient outcomes
rather than the quantity of services provided.
5. Which federal program is designed to provide healthcare for low-
income individuals and families?
- A) Medicare
- B) Social Security
- C) Medicaid
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