- (Topic 1)
From the following answer choices, choose the description of the ethical principle that best corresponds to the term Beneficence

1. A. Health plans and their providers are obligated not to harm their members
2. B. Health plans and their providers should treat each member in a manner that respects the member's goals and values, and they also have a duty to promote the good of the members as a group
3. C. Health plans and their providers should allocate resources in a way that fairly distributes benefits and burdens among the members
4. D. Health plans and their providers have a duty to respect the right of their members to make decisions about the course of their lives

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 1)
If most of the physicians, or many of the physicians in a particular specialty, are affiliated with a single entity, then a health plan building a network in the service area
.

1. A. Has many contracting options available.
2. B. Should not contract with that entity
3. C. Most likely needs to contract with that entity
4. D. Should attempt to disband the existing affiliations

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 3)
Keith Murray is a 45 year old chartered accountant & is employed in Livingstone consultancy firm. He has been paying payroll taxes for the past 15 years. Which of the following statements is true regarding Medicare Part A entitlement?

1. A. Keith shall be entitled to Part A benefits when he attains 65 years of age
2. B. Keith’s wife shall be entitled to Part A benefits when she attains 65 years of age
3. C. Keith’s wife shall be required to pay a monthly premium in order to receive Medicare Part A benefits
4. D. Both a & b

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 2)
In the paragraph below, two statements each contain a pair of terms enclosed in parentheses. Determine which term correctly completes each statement. Then select the answer choice containing the two terms that you have chosen. For providers, (operational /

1. A. operational / an acquisition
2. B. operational / a consolidation
3. C. structural / an acquisition
4. D. structural / a consolidation

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 1)
A public employer, such as a municipality or county government would be considered which of the following?

1. A. Employer-employee group
2. B. Multiple-employer group
3. C. Affinity group
4. D. Debtor-creditor group

Correct Answer: A