Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Quiz

In which year was the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) legislation enacted?

• 2008

• 2010

• 2012

• 2014

What is one of the key features of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) regarding payments?

• Fixed payments for all services

• Value-based payments to compensate providers for quality

• Increased rates for all hospitals

• Payments based on patient age

What does the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) aim to reduce in hospitals?

• Number of surgeries

• Length of patient stay

• Rates to hospitals with high readmission rates

• Number of hospital staff

What is the goal of team-based patient care?

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To ensure patients are educated and actively involved in care

• To increase the number of healthcare providers

• To focus solely on emergency care

What does PCMH stand for in healthcare?

• Patient-Centered Medical Home

• Patient-Care Management Hub

• Primary Care Medical Hospital

• Patient-Centered Management Home

Which of the following is NOT a core function of PCMH?

• Comprehensive care

• Patient-centered care

• Coordinated care with EMR/EHR

• Emergency response services

What is the role of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)?

• To provide free healthcare services

• To ensure providers are accountable for quality and cost

• To manage hospital staff

• To focus on pediatric care only

Which of the following is NOT listed as a team member in the document?

• Nurse

• Pharmacist

• Veterinarian

• Dentist

Who among the following is part of the support staff according to the document?

• Clinical coordinator

• Dentist

• Pharmacist

• Nurse

Which professional is responsible for speech and language therapy as per the document?

• Psychologist

• Speech therapist

• Dentist

• Pharmacist