1. What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? A) To ensure that patient health information is confidentially maintained. B) To provide free healthcare to all citizens. C) To regulate the cost of health insurance. D) To promote the use of electronic health records. Answer: A Rationale: HIPAA is designed to protect the privacy and security of patient health information and to ensure that healthcare providers handle this information responsibly. 2. Which of the following is a key requirement for healthcare providers under the False Claims Act? A) To report any conflicts of interest. B) To avoid knowingly submitting false claims for payment. C) To ensure all employees receive annual vaccinations. D) To implement electronic prescribing systems. Answer: B Rationale: The False Claims Act targets fraud in healthcare billing, making it illegal for providers to knowingly submit false claims to government healthcare programs for payment. 3. In the context of healthcare compliance, what does the term 'minimum necessary standard' refer to? A) The least number of staff required on duty. B) The lowest acceptable level of patient care. C) The minimum amount of health information needed to accomplish a task. D) The basic level of hygiene practices in a healthcare setting. Answer: C Rationale: The 'minimum necessary standard' is a principle under HIPAA that mandates healthcare providers to access only the minimum amount of patient information necessary to perform a task. 4. What is the main focus of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program for Individual and Small Group Physician Practices?