HSA Final Exam test
questions and correct
answers GRADED A+
2025-2026
These replace traditional paper medical records by allowing individual records to be
accessed from many interoperable systems - ANS-EHRs: Electronic Health Records
The ability to share and access patient information by various users. - ANS-
Interoperability
What are the 4 main components of EHR's? - ANS-1. Collection and storage of health
information on individual patients
2. Access to individual and population level information by authorized users
3. Provision of knowledge and decision-support to enhance the quality, safety, and
efficiency of patient care (medical informatics)
4. Improve the efficiency of health care delivery
ALL forms of electronic health care delivered over the Internet, ranging from
informational, educational, and commercial 'products' to direct services offered by
professionals, non professionals, businesses, or consumers themselves - ANS-E-Health
What is the self-help approach for obtaining Web-based information? - ANS-E-Health
,all _____ is ______, but not all _______ is _______. - ANS-All telemedicine is telehealth,
but not all telehealth is telemedicine.
What form of health info technology?
Educational, research, and administrative uses; can involve clinical professionals other
than physicians - ANS-Telehealth
Distant delivery of medical treatment (aka distant medicine) that employs
telecommunications technology for medical diagnosis and patient care; sometimes
called telehealth - ANS-Telemedicine
Professional therapeutic interactions online between qualified mental health
professionals and their clients. This is an alternative of face-to-face interactions for
behavioral health support and counseling - ANS-E-Therapy
The development and dissemination of technology; widespread use of technology -
ANS-Technology diffusion
What are the 6 drives for diffusion? - ANS-1. American cultural beliefs and values:
(technological imperative, capitalism)
2. Medical training: Emphasis on medical specialization (specialty > primary)
3. Insurance coverage: Financing and payment by insurance plans (more technology
approved by insurance co's)
4. Competition among providers: (duplication of services)
5. Expenditures on R&D
6. Government Policy (specialists have no waiting time for medical technology)
, Americans want the most advanced services despite high costs - ANS-technological
imperative
What are the three conditions for diffusion to occur? - ANS-1. Beneficial (efficacy)
2. Compatible (w/ resources the organization already has in place to provide that
technology)
3. Reimbursable (willing to be paid for)
What are the influences of demand for hi-tech goods and services? - ANS-Americans
are always wanting the newest tech for medical services.
(These come at a really high cost and increase medical spending)
Technological Imperative
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of .... - ANS-1996 (HIPAA)
To alleviate concerns about the confidentiality of patient information, what restricted
the legal use of personal medical information for three main purposes:
1. health care delivery to the patient
2. operation of the health care organization
3. reimbursement - ANS-Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996
What is the evaluation of medical technology to determine its efficacy, safety, and cost-
effectiveness. Also informs stakeholders about the ethical, legal, and social
implications of medical technologies - ANS-Health technology assessment
questions and correct
answers GRADED A+
2025-2026
These replace traditional paper medical records by allowing individual records to be
accessed from many interoperable systems - ANS-EHRs: Electronic Health Records
The ability to share and access patient information by various users. - ANS-
Interoperability
What are the 4 main components of EHR's? - ANS-1. Collection and storage of health
information on individual patients
2. Access to individual and population level information by authorized users
3. Provision of knowledge and decision-support to enhance the quality, safety, and
efficiency of patient care (medical informatics)
4. Improve the efficiency of health care delivery
ALL forms of electronic health care delivered over the Internet, ranging from
informational, educational, and commercial 'products' to direct services offered by
professionals, non professionals, businesses, or consumers themselves - ANS-E-Health
What is the self-help approach for obtaining Web-based information? - ANS-E-Health
,all _____ is ______, but not all _______ is _______. - ANS-All telemedicine is telehealth,
but not all telehealth is telemedicine.
What form of health info technology?
Educational, research, and administrative uses; can involve clinical professionals other
than physicians - ANS-Telehealth
Distant delivery of medical treatment (aka distant medicine) that employs
telecommunications technology for medical diagnosis and patient care; sometimes
called telehealth - ANS-Telemedicine
Professional therapeutic interactions online between qualified mental health
professionals and their clients. This is an alternative of face-to-face interactions for
behavioral health support and counseling - ANS-E-Therapy
The development and dissemination of technology; widespread use of technology -
ANS-Technology diffusion
What are the 6 drives for diffusion? - ANS-1. American cultural beliefs and values:
(technological imperative, capitalism)
2. Medical training: Emphasis on medical specialization (specialty > primary)
3. Insurance coverage: Financing and payment by insurance plans (more technology
approved by insurance co's)
4. Competition among providers: (duplication of services)
5. Expenditures on R&D
6. Government Policy (specialists have no waiting time for medical technology)
, Americans want the most advanced services despite high costs - ANS-technological
imperative
What are the three conditions for diffusion to occur? - ANS-1. Beneficial (efficacy)
2. Compatible (w/ resources the organization already has in place to provide that
technology)
3. Reimbursable (willing to be paid for)
What are the influences of demand for hi-tech goods and services? - ANS-Americans
are always wanting the newest tech for medical services.
(These come at a really high cost and increase medical spending)
Technological Imperative
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of .... - ANS-1996 (HIPAA)
To alleviate concerns about the confidentiality of patient information, what restricted
the legal use of personal medical information for three main purposes:
1. health care delivery to the patient
2. operation of the health care organization
3. reimbursement - ANS-Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996
What is the evaluation of medical technology to determine its efficacy, safety, and cost-
effectiveness. Also informs stakeholders about the ethical, legal, and social
implications of medical technologies - ANS-Health technology assessment
