AHIP Exam AHM-540 Topic 3 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-540 exam

Question #: 65
Topic #: 3

The Strathmore Health Plan uses clinical pathways to manage its acute care services. In order to reduce the risk of financial liability associated with the use of clinical pathways, Strathmore and its network hospitals should

Abase pathways on relevant evidence reported in medical literature

Brestrict each pathway to a single medical condition

Cuse pathways to establish a new standard of care

Dallow providers to use only those interventions listed in the pathways

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Suggested Answer: B

by Gearldine at Feb 08, 2023, 07:14 PM

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Eve

30 days ago

Wait, are we supposed to use the pathways or avoid them? I'm so confused, I need a clinical pathway just to navigate this question.

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Deonna

1 months ago

I'll go with option D. Providers should stick to the plan, no improvising allowed!

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Janey

10 days ago

I prefer option C. Using pathways to establish a new standard of care can lead to better outcomes.

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Hubert

14 days ago

I agree, sticking to the pathways based on medical literature is important for consistency.

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Ula

19 days ago

I think option A is the best choice. Evidence-based pathways are crucial for quality care.

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Mattie

1 months ago

Haha, using pathways to set a new standard of care? That's a surefire way to get sued! Nice try, Strathmore.

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Justine

1 months ago

I disagree, restricting pathways to single conditions is too limiting. Patients often have comorbidities that need to be accounted for.

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Effie

2 days ago

C) use pathways to establish a new standard of care

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Ernest

3 days ago

B) restrict each pathway to a single medical condition

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Brock

17 days ago

A) base pathways on relevant evidence reported in medical literature

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Ciara

2 months ago

Option A seems the most reasonable to me. Using evidence-based pathways can help minimize legal risks and ensure best practices.

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Avery

2 days ago

Establishing a new standard of care through pathways can also help in reducing financial liability.

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Ernest

3 days ago

C) use pathways to establish a new standard of care

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Colette

5 days ago

I agree, evidence-based pathways are crucial for reducing legal risks and ensuring quality care.

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Gerry

11 days ago

A) base pathways on relevant evidence reported in medical literature

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Charisse

14 days ago

Providers should definitely stick to the interventions listed in the pathways to avoid any legal issues.

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Lillian

17 days ago

Establishing a new standard of care through pathways could be beneficial for both patients and providers.

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Jaime

24 days ago

I think restricting each pathway to a single medical condition could also help simplify the process.

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Jesus

1 months ago

I agree, using evidence-based pathways is crucial for reducing liability.

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Gerald

2 months ago

But wouldn't restricting each pathway to a single medical condition be more effective?

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Annamaria

2 months ago

I agree with Kris, using relevant evidence is crucial

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Kris

3 months ago

I think the answer is A)

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