A community call program can satisfy hospital obligations for on-call coverage according to which entity?

The correct answer is B, HHS (Department of Health and Human Services). This answer is accurate because the HHS oversees a variety of health-related programs and regulations, including those that govern hospital operations and the provision of on-call services in the healthcare setting. Specifically, hospitals must comply with regulations that often require them to have on-call physicians available to provide necessary care to patients, especially in emergency situations.

HHS establishes policies that can guide community call programs to fulfill these obligations, ensuring that hospitals can provide adequate emergency care while managing resources effectively. Such programs help hospitals meet the legal and ethical requirements of patient care without compromising service quality.

The other entities listed have different focuses: CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) primarily manages federal healthcare program regulations, but it is under the umbrella of HHS. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) focuses on public health concerns and disease prevention, whereas the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates food and drug safety. None of these agencies specifically define guidelines for hospital on-call coverage in a way that directly influences community call programs like HHS does.