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CRCS EXTRA 5
AAHAM CRCS STACK 2
Question | Answer |
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What does HIPAA stand for? What does it do? | Health Ins Portability and Accountability Act, issued by HHS, part of the Privacy and Security Rules Sets federal standards for insurers, HMO's and employer plans to protect med recs & pers health info and safe and accurate exchange of this info. |
What was the patient Bill of Rights replaced with and what does it state? | A plain language brochure called Patient Care Partnership During a hospital stay a pt can expect: High qual. care Clean, safe environment Involvement in care Help when leaving Help w/ their billing claims Protection of their privacy |
What does HIPAA accomplish? | - gives pt more control of health info - sets boundaries on use & release of records - establishes rules for handling/protecting info - Holds violators accountable (civil & criminal penalties) - Limits release of info to minimum reasonably needed. |
What is PHI and list some examples | Protected Health Information - any data that can be used individually or in combo to match patient to med recs. -DOB -Name -Address -Phone -email -SSN -MR# -Employer info -relatives' info -certificate # for med equipment |
What does TPO stand for and describe | Treatment, Payment or Healthcare Operations PHI can be shared w/o consent for TPO. PHI CANNOT be shared for marketing w/o explicit consent. Cannot be shared with law enforcement without court order. |
What does ECOA stand for and describe | Equal Credit Opp Act prohibits discr based on: race, color, nat'l origin, sex, marital status, age or b/c they rec public assist. May ask for demo info for gov't to enforce laws. May consider immigration status May NOT ask if widowed or divorced |
What does FDCPA stand for and describe | Fair Debt Collection Practices Act a result of evidence of abuse in debt collection practices. Limits: how location info of debtor is obtained and communication w/ debtor and others. |
What are some examples of Harrassment or Abuse as it pertains to the FDCPA | Fair Debt Collection Practices Act -Use of false/misleading info -Contacting before 8am or after 9pm in debtor's location -contacting if we are aware they have legal council -calling at work if we know it will cause a problem |
What does FCRA and describe | Fair Credit Reporting Act Defines what info from consumer reports can be used, by whom and when. Provides maximum protection of a consumer's right to privacy and confidentiality of credit reports. |
What does FCBA stand for and describe | Fair Credit Billing Act Protects consumers from inaccurate or unfair practices by issuers of open-ended credit. Requires creditors to inform debtors of their rights and of the responsibilities of the creditor. |
What is another name for Regulation Z and what does it do? | Truth in Lending Act Deals w/ disclosure of info before credit is extended Requires APR & finance charges are clearly identified and written disclosures must be provided to the consumer. |
What does TCPA stand for and describe | Telephone Consumer Protection Act - restricts telemarketing and use of automated phone equipment. - prohibits the use of automated tele equipment to a cell phone to contact a debtor w/o express consent. Limits use of pre-recorded messages and texts. |
What is the False Claims Act? | Prohibits making a false record or statement to get a false/fraudulent claim paid by the government. Prohibits submission of false/fraudulent claims or conspiring to have such claims paid by the government. |
What are administrative sanctions and when are they used? | If CMS determines the existence of inappropriate/fraudulent behavior by the provider: - Denial or revocation of provider # application - Suspension of provider pmts - Application of civil monetary penalties (CMP's) |
What does PPACA stand for and describe | Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Together w/ the Health Care & Education Reconsiliation Act, represents the most significant overhaul of the US HC system since MC & MA were passed in 1965. |
What is the goal of PPACA? | Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Aims to lower # of uninsured Americans and lower overall cost of HC, using mandates, subsidies and tax credits. |
Define Fraud | Intentional/illegal deception or misrep for personal gain/to harm or manipulate a person or organization. (ex: - incorrect report of DX, procedure codes to max payments - billing svcs not rendered -accepting kickbacks - routine waiver of ded or coins. |
Define Abuse | Not considered fraud but inconsistent with accepted sound practices. (ex: unwarranted use of tech, pharma or svcs. Abuse of authority, abuse of privacy or duty to care, unintentional improper billing. |
What does PSDA stand for and describe | Patient Self Determination Act Passed by congress to ensure the pt understands and can participate in their own care decisions. Deals with advance directives. |
What is an advance directive and list examples | Written statements regarding patient wishes in the event they later become unable to make choices. - Living Will - lists wishes -HC POA or Durable POA for HC - assigns a person to make decisions for you -DNR |
What does EMTALA stand for and describe | Emergency Medical Trmt & Active Labor Act (aka: Federal Anti-dumping statute) Requires ER prior to asking about pmt: - med screening exam -Nec stabilizing trtmt -restricts xfer until stabilized -not just for ER, any location on a hospital campus. |
What does CLIA stand for and describe | Clinical Lab Improvement Ammendment -clinical lab svcs to MC pts must be performed by a CLIA certified provider. # to each provider and must be on claim. -state becomes exempt if requirement is more stringent than that of CLIA. Currently, only NY & WA. |
What does TJC stand for and describe | The Joint Commission - a private agy that CMS allows to accredit hospitals to protect & improve quality & safety of care. conducts audit of hospital every 39 mos and labs every 24 mos. can audit w/o notice as soon as 9-30 mos after initial audit. |
Which areas of patient access does TJC survey? | Distribution & discussion of advance directives pt rights and responsibilities organizational ethics continuum of care mngmt of environment of care confidentiality/privacy security communication |