Trends in Health Care

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What is the purpose of cost containment in health care?

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To achieve maximum benefit

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for increasing health care costs? Technological advancements, Aging population, Increased chronic diseases

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Decreased demand for services

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What does OBRA of 1987 stand for?

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

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What is telemedicine primarily used for?

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Audio, video, and data services

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What does holistic health care focus on treating?

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The mind and spirit

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What does the holistic approach believe about the effect on one part of the body?

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It affects the entire body.

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What is a pandemic?

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A disease outbreak over a wide area affecting a high proportion of the population.

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Which U.S. federal agency is concerned with national disease and illnesses?

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CDC

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What type of cells can become any type of specialized cell of the body?

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Stem cells

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What was the 2014 widespread epidemic caused by? Options: Influenza virus, Ebola virus, Zika virus, SARS virus

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Ebola virus