HSM 200_MA_07

Aria and Liam are working on a project to improve the efficiency of healthcare delivery systems. What strategies should they focus on?

• Describing the concept of healthcare quality

• Identifying key metrics used for measurement

• Improving access and quality of care

• Reducing waste and utilizing technology

Rohan is discussing with his doctor about his treatment plan. According to the document he was given, his treatment plan will emphasize person-centered care. What do you think this means?

• Reducing costs

• Tailoring care to patient needs, values, and preferences

• Increasing the number of healthcare providers

• Expanding hospital facilities

Nora visited a hospital and was curious about what healthcare quality refers to. What do you think it means?

• The cost of healthcare services

• The extent to which care services produce desirable outcomes and benefits for patients

• The number of healthcare providers in a facility

• The speed at which healthcare services are delivered

Emma and Oliver are discussing what "Equity" in healthcare quality ensures. They agreed that it_

• Avoids waste and unnecessary procedures.

• Ensures everyone has access to high-quality care, regardless of background.

• Provides care in a timely manner when needed.

• Respects patient preferences, values, and needs in decision-making.

Nora and Mia are conducting a survey to understand what patient-reported outcomes measure. What do they measure?

• Number of deaths per specific population or condition

• Incidence of diseases, injuries, or complications resulting from healthcare interventions

• Measures of patients' perceptions of their health and quality of life

• Frequency of adverse events or complications during and after treatment

Aria and Noah are discussing Quality Improvement (QI) policies. What are these policies designed to enhance?

• Medical research funding

• Healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and satisfaction

• Medical equipment technology

• Healthcare marketing strategies

Benjamin is studying healthcare policies and comes across MACRA. He learns that one of the main goals of MACRA is_

• To increase the number of Medicare beneficiaries

• To reduce the number of healthcare providers

• To improve care quality, patient outcomes, and care coordination while controlling healthcare costs

• To eliminate Medicare payments

Avery is studying healthcare policies and comes across the HITECH Act as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. What is the main aim of this act?

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To promote the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) in healthcare

• To improve patient satisfaction

• To increase the number of healthcare providers

How do EHRs enhance patient engagement for patients like Mason and Isla?

• By reducing their need for medical records

• By allowing them access their medical records through EHR portals

• By increasing the number of their hospital visits

• By limiting their access to their medical information

Mason and Luna are discussing the attributes of healthcare quality. Luna lists out the true attributes of health care quality and they include_

• Increasing the probability of desired (positive) outcomes

• Increasing the probability of negative (undesired) outcomes

• Corresponding with current medical knowledge

• Offering patient what they want

• Providing the patient with what they need