WorksheetsUnit 4 In-Class Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
An MRI machine is an example of:
Health information technology
Medical billing system
Medical technology
Electronic prescribing
Which of the following is an example of health information technology?
Robotic surgical system
Artificial heart valve
Electronic Health Records (EHR) system
Dialysis machine
Which of the following innovations belongs to both medical technology and health information technology?
Insulin pump
Virtual health consultation platform with remote monitoring
Surgical scalpel
Heart-lung machine
Which of the following best describes a major challenge in the U.S. healthcare system’s financial structure?
Too few patients have access to healthcare
Most healthcare is government-funded
Rising costs outpace inflation and wages
Providers are paid hourly, regardless of services
Which of the following is a direct out-of-pocket healthcare cost for patients?
Premiums
Federal subsidies
Provider reimbursements
Insurance risk pools
Which of the following is true about Medicaid?
It is funded and managed solely by the federal government.
All states must offer identical Medicaid benefits.
Eligibility is income-based and varies by state.
It is only available to people over 65.
What best describes the traditional fee-for-service reimbursement model?
Providers are paid a set amount per patient per year
Providers are paid based on patient outcomes
Providers are paid for each service or procedure they perform
Providers are not reimbursed directly
Capitation is a reimbursement method in which:
Providers pay to be part of the network
Providers receive a flat fee per patient regardless of services
Insurance companies set all prices
Only hospitals receive payment
Which type of insurance plan typically offers the greatest flexibility in choosing healthcare providers?
HMO
PPO
EPO
Medicaid
An Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan usually:
Requires a referral for specialists
Covers both in- and out-of-network providers
Has no network restrictions
Offers no coverage for out-of-network care (except emergencies)
One major change introduced by the ACA was:
The elimination of all health insurance premiums
The expansion of Medicaid eligibility
The replacement of Medicare
Universal free healthcare for all U.S. citizens
Before the ACA, health insurance companies could:
Be publicly traded
Deny coverage for pre-existing conditions
Offer tax credits to consumers
Cover all dependents until age 26
To qualify for ACA health insurance coverage, an individual must:
Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present immigrant
Be unemployed
Be enrolled in Medicare
Live in a rural area
ACA subsidies (premium tax credits) are available for individuals based on:
Zip code
Age
Household income relative to the federal poverty level
Family size
Since the ACA was implemented, which of the following has occurred?
Fewer people have health insurance
Medicaid coverage has decreased
The number of uninsured Americans has declined
Insurance premiums have remained the same for everyone
Which ACA change best reflects a system-level shift toward preventative and coordinated care?
Penalties for delayed insurance payments
Creation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Expansion of prescription drug subsidies
Allowing more health insurance ads
Why is protecting patient health information important?
To improve a hospital's reputation
To earn the trust of the patient
To protect patients from identity theft and discrimination
To make billing faster
Under HIPAA, patients have the right to:
Edit their doctor’s notes
Access and request copies of their health records
Delete old health records at any time
Prevent providers from collecting medical information
Which of the following is a violation of HIPAA?
A hospital uses a secure internal chat system for two nurses to discuss a patient's care plan.
Reception calls a patient and leaves a voicemail asking them to call back.
A provider shares patient information with another provider during a referral, using a secure messaging system.
A medical assistant posts a photo of a patient’s x-ray on Instagram (no name shown) with the caption: “Crazy case today!”
When did the individual mandate, requiring most Americans to have health insurance or pay a penalty, go into effect?
2010
2012
2014
2020
