Chapter 1, Problem 1CR

What are the most frequent ethical challenges in health information management.

How does health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) facilitate electronic transactions? A Gives providers access to a centralized patient database B Gives covered providers unique identifiers to use with coding system C Allows anyone with computer access to file claims D Generates paper reports as a back up system

You work in the compliance department for a skilled nursing facility. You have been asked to determine the agenda for the next four monthly compliance inservices for staff. What topics will you choose? Why? What will you emphasize when covering each topic? How will you provide this information for all employees, vendors, and stakeholders?

Explain the importance of the Clear Screen and Desk Policy in ensuring patient data confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations in Saudi Arabia. What specific measures should healthcare organizations implement to enforce this policy effectively?

Select the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements that specify how health care information is stored and accessed in the electronic health record (EHR) A Paper back up of all EHR information as safeguards B Technical safeguards C Risk management safeguards D Physical safeguards E Designates a set number of employees with access to EHR F Administrative safeguards

Describe what a compliance program is and explain the value of a compliance program for a healthcare facility and what the need for the compliance officer’s full authority?

the meaningful use program has driven electronic health records implementation and significantly impacted the practice of health care and informatics.  How would you describe meaningful use to someone new to the industry? What are the benefits and lingering challenges of meaningful use? What are some uses of patient data now that meaningful use is in play? Provide atleast one source to support your ideas.

The difference between a remittance advice (RA) and an explanation of benefits (EOB) is:   The RA goes to the provider only and includes payment information.    The EOB goes to the provider.   The RA is sent to the patient and includes payment information.   The EOB contains payment information.

Long term care facilities require 4 areas of documentation, what are they?