Unit 1: Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

What is one of the key principles of the U.S. healthcare system?

• Free healthcare services

• Universal coverage for all citizens

• Single-payer system

• Value-based care

Which of the following is a public health insurance program in the U.S.?

• Cigna

• Aetna

• Blue Cross

• Medicare

What percentage of the U.S. population was uninsured as of 2019?

• 5.2%

• 9.2%

• 15.8%

• 12.5%

What does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) require from U.S. citizens?

• To receive free healthcare

• To pay a tax if uninsured

• To enroll in Medicare

• To purchase private insurance only

Which of the following is NOT a key stakeholder in the U.S. healthcare system?

• Insurance regulators

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Healthcare providers

• Healthcare consumers

What is the primary goal of value-based care?

• Eliminate all out-of-pocket expenses

• Reduce healthcare costs while improving quality

• Increase the number of procedures

• Maximize insurance premiums

Which program provides health insurance for low-income families?

• Medicare

• CHIP

• TRICARE

• Medicaid

What is a significant challenge faced by the U.S. healthcare system?

• Universal access to care

• Excessive government regulation

• Rising healthcare costs

• Overabundance of healthcare providers

What is the role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)?

• To set pharmaceutical prices

• To provide private health insurance

• To regulate healthcare providers

• To administer Medicare and Medicaid programs

Which of the following is a characteristic of the U.S. healthcare system?

• Single-payer system

• Multi-payer financing

• Universal healthcare

• Fully coordinated system