HIPAA's Administrative Simplification procedures were prompted by the desire to:

1. A. Reduce administrative overhead in provider-payer transactions
2. B. Simplify administrative functions such as payroll and benefits
3. C. Create multiple forms for various transactions
4. D. Add more details to the processing of electronic transactions

Correct Answer: A
HIPAA's Administrative Simplification procedures were prompted by the desire to reduce administrative overhead in provider-payer transactions. By having one form for each type of transaction, the chances
of doing the transactions electronically and semi-automating the process are improved.

The single largest health profession in the United States are.

1. A. Physician Assistants
2. B. Pharmacists
3. C. Physicians
4. D. Registered nurses

Correct Answer: D

He discovered Penicillin.

1. A. Flemming
2. B. Koch
3. C. Your Mother

Correct Answer: A

You receive a call from staff at a local hospital stating that they need information regarding a former client of yours who is scheduled for surgery. They fax you a release of information form which only authorizes the release of medications but the person on the phone is asking for dates of treatment and diagnoses. How would you respond?

1. A. Tell them everything they need to know because they are calling from a hospital
2. B. Release information regarding medications only
3. C. Refuse to release any information

Correct Answer: B

Would medical waste disposal be an example of contract services?

1. A. True
2. B. False

Correct Answer: A