U.S. Healthcare System

What is a major change in health problems facing the US population compared to the past?

• More focus on infectious diseases

• Decrease in chronic diseases

• More focus on chronic diseases due to longer life expectancy

• Reduced need for healthcare professionals

Which factor is contributing to increased healthcare demands in the future?

• Decreasing population age

• Rising rates of diabetes and obesity

• Decline in mental health issues

• Reduced chronic conditions

Which is NOT a role of the US government in healthcare?

• Operating the CDC

• Providing Medicare

• Setting hospital prices directly

• Conducting medical research

How does the US healthcare system differ from other developed countries?

• Has universal healthcare coverage

• Has higher healthcare costs with private insurance

• Has lower overall costs

• Has more government control

What characterizes private health insurance in the US?

• Funded by taxpayers

• Usually provided through employment

• Always free of charge

• Managed by nonprofit organizations

Which category of healthcare services includes family doctors?

• Emergency Care

• Specialty Care

• Primary Care

• Long Term Care

What is the main purpose of federally funded primary health centers?

• To serve only elderly patients

• To provide care for those unable to pay

• To conduct medical research

• To train medical students

Which agency is responsible for Medicaid and Medicare administration?

• FDA

• CDC

• CMS

• WHO

Which is one of the major points of the Patient Care Partnership?

• Free transportation

• Protection of privacy

• Unlimited visiting hours

• Guaranteed cure

What distinguishes ambulatory care (AKA outpatient) from other healthcare services?

• Requires hospital admission

• Only treats emergency cases

• No hospital admission required

• Only treats chronic conditions