Week 1
Complete an APA formatted 2 page paper (not including the title and reference pages) answering the following questions:
1. What are five elements pertaining to the establishment of a false claim under the False Claims Act?
2. HIPAA privacy standards were designed to accomplish what three broad objectives? Explain each.
4. Discuss the following:
a. Qui tam
b. HIPAA Privacy Rule
c. EMTALA
d. Compliance programs
SHORT ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1) Are there any other types of information besides financial that may be useful in making financial decisions?
2) Identify the major components of a corporate compliance plan, including the establishment of internal controls relating to the finances of an organization.
3) How does legal and regulatory issues shape and define good financial management of a health care organization?
4) Discuss the major reimbursement methods used in health care.
5) Discuss the major aspects of Medicare benefits.
6) List some of the important considerations when negotiating a health plan contract.
Total quality management:
Short essay questions:
1) What is total quality management (TQM)? Is it something you can install, like a refrigerator? How do you know TQM when you see it?
2) When we talk about a system view, what are we interested in and why? Why is a system view so important to have if you are going to implement TQM?