MHA Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal agency is primarily responsible for administering Medicare and Medicaid in the United States?
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Correct answer)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Correct answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS is the federal agency within HHS that administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and other health-related programs.
Question 2: What does the acronym 'HIPAA' stand for in healthcare administration?
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Correct answer)
- Hospital Information Privacy and Access Act
- Healthcare Integrated Patient and Administration Act
- Health Information Protection and Assurance Act
Correct answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA, enacted in 1996, stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and sets national standards for protecting health information.
Question 3: The concept of 'never events' in healthcare refers to which of the following?
- Serious preventable adverse events that should never occur (Correct answer)
- Unexpected patient deaths in the ICU
- Events that are never documented in medical records
- Rare diseases that have never been cured
Correct answer: Serious preventable adverse events that should never occur
Never events are serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should never occur in a healthcare setting, such as wrong-site surgery.
Question 4: Which law enacted in 2010 significantly expanded health insurance coverage in the United States and introduced health insurance marketplaces?
- Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Correct answer)
- Social Security Act
- Medicare Modernization Act
- COBRA Act
Correct answer: Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Affordable Care Act of 2010, also known as 'Obamacare,' expanded Medicaid eligibility and created health insurance exchanges to broaden coverage.
Question 5: In healthcare financial management, what does 'accounts receivable' most commonly represent?
- Money owed to the hospital by patients and payers (Correct answer)
- Funds the hospital owes to suppliers
- Cash on hand for daily operations
- Long-term investments in medical equipment
Correct answer: Money owed to the hospital by patients and payers
Accounts receivable represents revenue earned for services provided but not yet collected from patients, insurers, or other payers.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a hospital's 'formulary'?
- A list of approved medications that the hospital stocks and covers (Correct answer)
- A schedule of surgical procedures offered
- A directory of credentialed physicians on staff
- A plan for emergency response procedures
Correct answer: A list of approved medications that the hospital stocks and covers
A formulary is a list of prescription drugs and medications approved for use and reimbursement within a hospital or health plan.
Question 7: Which accreditation body is most widely known for accrediting hospitals and healthcare organizations in the United States?
- The Joint Commission (TJC) (Correct answer)
- National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Correct answer: The Joint Commission (TJC)
The Joint Commission accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States, making it the most widely recognized accreditor.
