Following Statements Are About Accreditation of Health Plans

question 145

Multiple Choice

Following statements are about accreditation of health plans:

• A) The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) serves as the primary accrediting agency for most health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
• B) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has developed standards that can be used for the accreditation of hospitals, but not for the accreditation of health plan provider networks or health plan plans.
• C) States are required to adopt the model standards developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), an organization of state insurance regulators that develops standards to promote uniformity in insurance regulations.
• D) Accreditation is an evaluative process in which a health plan undergoes an examination of its operating procedures to determine whether the procedures meet designated criteria as defined by the federal government or by the state governments.

Distinguish between metabolic, genetic, and environmental factors influencing weight and eating disorders.

Gain insight into the physiological effects of dieting and how the body responds to weight loss.

Appreciate the complexity of factors contributing to obesity, including set point theory and metabolic rates.

Understand the importance of healthy eating habits and the challenges in changing dietary behaviors.

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Definitions:

Security Needs

A level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, focusing on the desire for safety, stability, and protection from physical and emotional harm.

Affiliation Needs

The human desire to form and maintain interpersonal relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging.

Safety Needs

Basic human needs for security and protection from harm, as identified in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, following physiological needs.

Recognition Needs

Human needs pertaining to the desire for appreciation, acknowledgement, and validation of one’s skills, accomplishments, and contributions.