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What is true of quality in healthcare?
 
  1. It is easy to define.
  2. It is easy to measure.
  3. It is complex.
  4. It is unachievable.

Question 2

What is the most important federal government department for healthcare?
 
  1. FDA
  2. HHS
  3. CMS
  4. HRSA



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Quality is difficult to define.
2. Quality is difficult to measure.
3. Quality is a complex concept, with many factors affecting it.
4. Total quality may be difficult to achieve in healthcare, but improvement of quality is possible.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Food and Drug Administration is not a department but an HHS agency.
2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the most important federal department related to healthcare and is composed of multiple agencies that focus on specific health concerns.
3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is not a department but an HHS agency.
4. Health Resources and Services Administration is not a department but an HHS agency.



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