ACHE BOG Sample Test| 246 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

According to the Code of Ethics, one way executives can avoid or minimize negative implications of conflict of interest is: a) develop a PR plan to address conflict of interest scenarios b) not participate in specific decisions where conflict may exist c) ensure members submit annual holdings for inspection d) make the conflict known to those in superior positions Correct Answer: D The principles of quality improvement require that executives change their management philosophy from: A) finding fault with employees to finding problems with processes B) finding fault with employees to involving them in the improvement of processes C) focusing on enhancing inspection techniques to focusing on variance D) focusing on employee's roles to focusing on process outcomes Correct Answer: A What type of problem arises when an executive knowingly allows organization to continue in double billing A) an ethical issues but may not be grounds for dismissal is policy is unclear B) an actual conflict of interest even absent a direct economic benefit to executive C) an ethical problem for the employee if the executive receives direct economic benefit D) an ethical problem if it clearly violates state of federal law Correct Answer: B Which of the following is a unit of measure commonly used to determine physicians' clinical productivity A) RVU B) CMS C) IPO D) CPU Correct Answer: A Which of the following 3rd party reimbursement methods provides the largest incentive for the provider to reduce costs A) charge-based B) cost-based C) prospective payment D) per diem Correct Answer: C Statements of earnings, financial positions, changes in financial position and retained earnings are required to be submitted yearly by all A) publicly owned HCOs B) privately owned HCOs C) government owned HCOs D) faith-based owned HCOs Correct Answer: A