Healthcare Delivery Systems ACCEL

What is a public healthcare system?

• A system where the government provides healthcare services funded by taxes.

• A system where private companies offer healthcare services.

• A system where individuals pay for their own healthcare services.

• A system that combines both public and private healthcare services.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a private healthcare system?

• Individuals often pay for their own healthcare services.

• Healthcare services are funded by taxes.

• People do not have to pay directly for their healthcare.

• There is usually a longer wait time for services.

What is a mixed healthcare system?

• A system that combines both public and private healthcare services.

• A system where only the government provides healthcare services.

• A system where only private companies offer healthcare services.

• A system where healthcare services are funded solely by taxes.

Why might people have to wait longer for services in a public healthcare system?

• Because services are funded by taxes and may have limited resources.

• Because individuals pay for their own healthcare services.

• Because private companies offer faster access to services.

• Because there is no insurance to cover the costs.

What is one potential problem with private healthcare systems?

• Not everyone can afford private healthcare.

• People have to wait longer for services.

• Healthcare services are funded by taxes.

• There are no options for public services.