NHA CMAA Law & Ethics Review 2025/2026 – 40+ Verified Q&A | HIPAA, Consent, OSHA, PHI, Patient Rights, Medical Law

This document contains 40+ expert-verified questions and answers focused on Medical Law and Ethics for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), updated for the 2025/2026 exam cycle. Structured for rapid learning and legal comprehension, this guide provides exam-ready content based on real-world administrative healthcare responsibilities and compliance frameworks. Topics include: Legal Concepts: malpractice, negligence, abandonment, and contract law Patient Rights: Patient Bill of Rights, ADAAA, informed and implied consent, waived consent HIPAA & Health Information: definitions of PHI and IIHI, the Minimum Necessary Rule, penalties for violations, and patient rights to access/correct records OSHA & Safety Standards: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), incident reporting, emergency procedures, and environmental hazards Professional Ethics & Scope of Practice: CMAA role limits, national safety goals, code of ethics, and peer-to-peer information sharing Fraud & Abuse Prevention: Medicare fraud, Medicare abuse, mandatory reporting laws, and confidentiality enforcement This resource is ideal for: CMAA candidates seeking focused review on legal and ethical topics Medical administrative assistants refreshing their regulatory knowledge Vocational programs and healthcare educators preparing students for exam scenarios Healthcare front-office professionals responsible for compliance and documentation Clear, concise, and exam-structured, this guide strengthens legal literacy and ethical judgment essential for success in modern healthcare environments. Keywords: CMAA law and ethics, HIPAA, malpractice, PHI, informed consent, OSHA compliance, ADAAA, CMS fraud, SDS, incident reporting, patient safety goals, medical documentation, CMAA scope of practice, healthcare ethics