Health Care Systems ex3

What was the impact of the fee-for-service payment model in the early 1960s?

• Reduced health care costs

• Contributed to spiraling health care costs

• Improved health care access

• Enhanced cost containment

What type of insurance is Medicare Supplement Insurance?

• Private health insurance

• Public health insurance

• Personal payment

• Employer insurance

Which of the following is NOT a part of Medicare?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part C

• Private Group Health Insurance

What is the relationship between health care spending and life expectancy in the United States?

• Higher spending, higher life expectancy

• Higher spending, lower life expectancy

• Lower spending, higher life expectancy

• Lower spending, lower life expectancy

What is the focus of Continuous Quality Improvement in healthcare?

• Increasing patient satisfaction

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Preventing problems or adverse events

• Enhancing staff training

What does the 'Equitable' aim of the IOM (2001) STEEEP ensure?

• Equal distribution of resources

• Care does not vary in quality due to personal characteristics

• Increased patient satisfaction

• Enhanced technology use

What does the 'Safe' aim of the IOM (2001) STEEEP focus on?

• Avoiding injuries to clients

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Increasing patient satisfaction

• Enhancing technology use

What does the 'Efficient' aim of the IOM (2001) STEEEP seek to avoid?

• Delays in care

• Waste of equipment, supplies, ideas, and energy

• Variations in care quality

• Injuries to clients

What happens to hospitals when a 'Never event' occurs?

• They receive a bonus

• They receive no reimbursement

• They are given more patients

• They are awarded for innovation

Within how many days does the 'Readmission reduction program' apply for readmissions?

• 10 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 40 days