The Healing of America - Ch. 5

What was Otto von Bismarck's approach to unifying the German nation?

• A) Banning meat consumption

• B) Iron and blood

• C) Peaceful negotiations

• D) Reducing taxes

Who enacted the Sickness Insurance Law in 1883, which was the world's first national health care system?

• The United States Congress

• The British Parliament

• The Reichstag

• The French Assembly

What is the Bismarck Model of health care known for?

• High costs and limited access

• Mandatory medical insurance with premiums paid jointly by employees and workers

• No insurance and out-of-pocket payments

• Government-funded health care for all

How many different private insurance plans can every German choose from?

• One

• 12

• 200

• 40

What is emphasized about the insurance plans in Germany?

• They are government-owned

• They are private entities

• They are free for all citizens

• They are only available to the wealthy

What percentage of Germany's GDP is spent on its healthcare system?

• 5%

• 11%

• 17%

• 20%

How does Germany control healthcare costs?

• By increasing taxes

• By strictly controlling payments to doctors and hospitals

• By reducing healthcare services

• By privatizing hospitals

What document is crucial in the German healthcare system for determining insurance coverage?

• Gebührentabelle für Ärzte

• Gebührenordnung für Ärzte

• Gesundheitsordnung für Ärzte

• Versicherungsliste für Ärzte

What type of treatment was suggested for the shoulder problem?

• Vigorous physical therapy

• Hip replacement

• Total shoulder arthroplasty

• Amputation

What is the approximate cost of the shoulder procedure in Germany, according to the text?

• $100

• $50

• $30

• $10