Final Exam Unit 2

What are the foundational characteristics of the U.S. healthcare system?

• A mix of public and private funding, advanced medical technology, high specialization, market-driven framework, and variations in access and quality.

• Fully government-funded system

• Uniform quality of care for all patients

• No access variations across states

Briefly describe the historical background of the U.S. healthcare system.

• The U.S. healthcare system has always been fully government-funded since its inception.

• The healthcare system in the U.S. has remained unchanged since the 1950s.

• The U.S. healthcare system has evolved from a private, limited-access model in the early 20th century to a more complex system with significant government involvement and insurance coverage, particularly after the introduction of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s and the Affordable Care Act in 2010.

• The introduction of the Affordable Care Act eliminated all private insurance options.

What is the current state of health in the U.S.?

• The U.S. faces significant health challenges, including chronic diseases, mental health issues, and healthcare access disparities.

• The U.S. has the healthiest population in the world.

• Chronic diseases are virtually nonexistent in the U.S.

• Healthcare access is equal for all citizens in the U.S.

How has the U.S. healthcare system evolved over time?

• The U.S. healthcare system has always been fully government-funded.

• The U.S. healthcare system has remained unchanged since its inception.

• The U.S. healthcare system is primarily based on free market principles without any regulations.

• The U.S. healthcare system has evolved from private insurance to government programs and reforms aimed at expanding access and controlling costs.

What role do government policies play in the U.S. healthcare system?

• Government policies only affect private healthcare providers.

• Government policies regulate access, funding, costs, and quality in the U.S. healthcare system.

• Government policies have no impact on healthcare costs.

• Government policies are solely focused on pharmaceutical regulations.

Identify key milestones in the history of U.S. healthcare.

• 2005: Establishment of the National Health Service

• Key milestones include: 1906: Creation of the FDA, 1965: Establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, 1996: Implementation of HIPAA, 2010: Introduction of the Affordable Care Act.

• 1985: Launch of the Children's Health Insurance Program

• 1920: Introduction of the Social Security Act

What are some major challenges facing the U.S. healthcare system today?

• Increased funding for medical research

• Mandatory health insurance for all citizens

• Universal healthcare for all

• High costs, unequal access to care, shortage of healthcare professionals, and insurance coverage issues.

How does the U.S. healthcare system compare to other countries?

• The U.S. healthcare system is more expensive and less accessible than many other countries, with significant disparities in coverage and outcomes.

• The U.S. healthcare system has better outcomes than most other countries.

• The U.S. healthcare system provides universal coverage for all citizens.

• The U.S. healthcare system is the most affordable in the world.

What impact does socioeconomic status have on health outcomes in the U.S.?

• Higher SES leads to increased stress levels affecting health negatively.

• Socioeconomic status has no effect on access to healthcare services.

• Socioeconomic status significantly impacts health outcomes, with higher SES correlating to better health and lower SES linked to poorer health.

• Lower SES individuals have better health outcomes due to community support.

Discuss the importance of open educational resources in understanding healthcare.

• Open educational resources are crucial for making healthcare education accessible, promoting collaboration, and ensuring up-to-date learning materials.

• Open educational resources are not relevant to healthcare education.

• They primarily focus on reducing costs for educational institutions.

• Open educational resources are only beneficial for students in traditional classrooms.