Certification Exam: The Sunshine Act

Question 1 of 10

In 2026, which of these is considered a "Covered Recipient" under the Sunshine Act?

A) Physicians, NPs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNSs B) Hospital Janitorial Staff C) Physicians only D) Medical Students

Question 2 of 10

What specialized list does CMS publish every October for Sunshine Act reporting?

A) The Mandatory Teaching Hospital List B) The Best Doctors List C) The Whistleblower List D) The Most Expensive Devices List

Question 3 of 10

If you provide twenty $10 lunches to a PA in 2026, are they reportable?

A) No, because each is under $13.82 B) Only if the PA asks for them C) Only in certain states D) Yes, because the annual total exceeds $138.13

Question 4 of 10

What happens if a dispute between an HCP and a manufacturer is NOT resolved by the deadline?

A) The data is deleted B) The manufacturer is fined $1 million C) The data is published but marked as "Disputed" D) The HCP is barred from the program

Question 5 of 10

What is the 2026 maximum annual penalty for a manufacturer that "Knowingly Fails" to report?

A) $100,000 B) $500,000 C) Over $1.45 Million D) $10,000

Question 6 of 10

What is the official CMS name for the program that manages Sunshine Act data?

A) The Transparency Portal B) Open Payments C) Clear Skies D) Safety First

Question 7 of 10

When is the 2026 "Review and Dispute" window for HCPs?

A) April 1 – May 15 B) January 1 – February 1 C) Anytime during the year D) December 1 – December 31

Question 8 of 10

What is the "Strictness Standard" regarding State vs. Federal laws?

A) If a state law requires more data or is more restrictive than the federal act, you must follow the state law B) State laws are not allowed in healthcare C) Federal law always overrides state law completely D) You only follow federal law

Question 9 of 10

How are research payments for products awaiting FDA approval handled?

A) Reporting can be delayed from public view until approval or 4 years pass B) They are never reported C) They are exempt D) They must be reported within 24 hours

Question 10 of 10

If a doctor asks you to donate their speaking fee to a charity, is it reportable?

A) Only if the doctor is a surgeon B) No, since it is for charity C) Yes, it is reportable as a transfer of value to that doctor (Request or Behalf) D) Only if the charity is large