Sunshine Act Quiz #1
This weekly quiz will help test your understanding of the new rules under the Sunshine act.
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Under the Sunshine Act, do companies have to report product samples given to doctors?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Any drug, device, biological or medical supply provided as a sample to a covered recipient that is intended for use by patients does not need to be reported. This includes single-use or disposable devices, demonstration devices or evaluation equipment provided to covered recipients that are intended for patient use.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How long is the period during which manufacturers, GPOs, covered recipients, physician owners, physician investors can review data from the Sunshine Act?
- A.
30 days
- B.
45 days
- C.
100 days
- D.
200 days
Correct Answer
B. 45 daysExplanation
Applicable manufacturers, applicable group purchasing organizations, covered recipients, and physician owners or investors must have an opportunity to review and submit corrections to the information submitted for a period of not less than 45-days before CMS makes the information available to the public.Rate this question:
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- 3.
True or False: Payments for ACCME-accredited CME are required to be reported.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
If payments are for CME programs accredited by ACCME, they do not need to be reported as long as the manufacturer does not pay or recommend faculty.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How are charitable contributions made in a physician's name reported?
- A.
They are reported as an honorarium to the physician
- B.
They are reported as a meal to the physician
- C.
They are reported as a consulting fee with the physician as the covered recipient and the charity as the entity paid
- D.
They are not reported
Correct Answer
C. They are reported as a consulting fee with the physician as the covered recipient and the charity as the entity paidExplanation
Charitable contributions made in a physician's name are reported as a consulting fee with the physician as the covered recipient and the charity as the entity paid. This means that the contribution is treated as a payment to the physician for their services, with the charity being the entity that made the payment. This reporting method ensures transparency and accountability for the charitable contributions made in the physician's name.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What are the two requirements for a covered drug, device, biological, or medical supply to count as an entity whose manufacturer must comply with the Sunshine Act?
- A.
Payment for the product is available under Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP
- B.
The product came out in the last 5 years
- C.
The product requires a prescription to be dispensed
- D.
The product is in pill form
Correct Answer(s)
A. Payment for the product is available under Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP
C. The product requires a prescription to be dispensedExplanation
The two requirements are:
1) Payment for the product is available under Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP
2) The product equires a prescription to be dispensed (or, in case of device, a premarket approval by or notification to FDA)Rate this question:
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Oct 09, 2013Quiz Created by
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