AHIP Exam AHM-540 Topic 3 Question 118 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-540 exam

Question #: 118
Topic #: 3

The paragraph below contains two pairs of terms in parentheses. Determine which term in each pair correctly completes the paragraph. Then select the answer choice containing the two terms that you have chosen.

Health plans use both internal and external standards to assess the quality of the services that they provide. (Internal / External) standards are based on information such as published industry-wide averages or best practices of recognized industry leaders. Health plans primarily rely on (internal / external) standards to evaluate healthcare services.

AInternal / internal

BInternal / external

CExternal / internal

DExternal / external

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Suggested Answer: D

by Hortencia at Nov 01, 2025, 09:05 AM

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Benton

3 days ago

Okay, I've read the question a few times and I think I've got it. The internal standards are based on the health plan's own information, while the external standards are based on industry-wide data. I'm confident that B) Internal / external is the correct answer.

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Keneth

9 days ago

Hmm, I'm a little confused about the difference between internal and external standards. I'll have to think this through carefully and make sure I understand the concepts before selecting an answer.

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Carri

14 days ago

I think the first pair of terms refers to standards that are based on the health plan's own data and practices, while the second pair refers to standards that are based on external industry information. So I'll go with B) Internal / external.

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