The Federal Regulations on Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records is one example of.

1. A. Confidentiality
2. B. Release of information
3. C. Preemption

Correct Answer: C

Which is not an underlying assumption of a theoretical model of costs and health outcomes?

1. A. The relevant outcome is the overall health of a population rather than of an individual.
2. B. It is possible to quantify health at a population level.
3. C. It is necessary to focus on health outcomes, those aspects of health status directly under the influence of health care.
4. D. It is impossible to reduce cost without also reducing health outcomes.

Correct Answer: D

The continuous quality improvement model (CQI) seeks to.

1. A. improve access to care
2. B. develop formalized standards of care
3. C. separate financial and clinical decisions
4. D. focus on individual caregivers

Correct Answer: B

A health plan may conduct its covered transactions through a clearinghouse, and may require a provider to conduct covered transactions with it through a clearinghouse. The incremental cost of doing so must be borne

1. A. by the HIPPA authorities
2. B. by the health plan
3. C. by any other entity but the health plan
4. D. by insurance companies

Correct Answer: B

The inception of _____ was used as a trial balloon for the idea of government-sponsored universal health insurance.

1. A. workers' compensation
2. B. trade unions
3. C. public health
4. D. health care for the veterans

Correct Answer: A