Discuss AHIP AHM-250 Exam Topic 7 Question 129

The following statements are about health information networks (HINs). Three of the statements are true and one statement is false. Select the answer choice containing the FALSE statement.

AMost HINs are built on proprietary computer networks rather than being Internet based.

BWhile a HIN is for the exclusive use of one organization, a community health information network (CHIN) is shared by several organizations.

CA health plan can use a secured extranet design or a distributed database approach for its HIN.

DHINs have the potential to increase the quality of medical care because they make a patient's medical history readily available to each provider at the point of service.

Suggested Answer: A

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25 comments · newest first

Ivette 7 days ago

I’m with you, Shay. B feels a bit tricky.

Shay 12 days ago

I think B is misleading. HINs can be shared in some cases.

Royal 17 days ago

I’m confused about A. Proprietary networks seem outdated.

Destiny 22 days ago

C sounds accurate. Secured extranets are used by health plans.

Titus 27 days ago

I feel like D is true. HINs really do improve care quality.

Regenia 1 month ago

I’m leaning towards B. CHINs are definitely shared, but HINs can be too.

Lashaun 1 month ago

Agreed, A seems off. The Internet is more common for HINs.

Elke 1 month ago

I think A is the false statement. Most HINs are actually Internet based now.

Marisha 2 months ago

Exactly! A doesn’t reflect current trends in HINs.

Tresa 2 months ago

I feel confident about A being false. It’s not practical.

Quentin 2 months ago

D is true too. HINs improve care quality.

Thea 2 months ago

C sounds correct. HINs can use secured extranets.

Brent 2 months ago

No, B is true. A is definitely the false one.

Antione 2 months ago

I’m leaning towards B. CHINs are definitely shared.

Emeline 3 months ago

Agreed, A seems off. Proprietary networks are outdated.

Stacey 3 months ago

I think A is the false statement. Most HINs are internet-based now.

Meaghan 3 months ago

I thought A was true, but maybe I need to read up on this!

Shawna 3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about D? Can they really improve care that much?

Abraham 3 months ago

C sounds right to me, I've seen health plans use both methods.

Jamal 3 months ago

Totally agree with B! CHINs are super useful for collaboration.

Tresa 4 months ago

A) is definitely false. Most HINs are Internet based now.

Omer 4 months ago

D sounds true to me because I know HINs are designed to enhance patient care by sharing medical histories, but I could be mistaken.

Catrice 4 months ago

C seems plausible since I recall that health plans often use different approaches for their networks, but I can't remember the specifics.

Werner 4 months ago

I'm not sure about B; it sounds right, but I feel like I've seen questions where CHINs are described differently.

Jimmie 4 months ago

I think statement A might be the false one because I remember reading that many HINs are actually Internet-based to improve accessibility.

AHIP AHM-250 Exam - Topic 7 Question 129 Discussion