The Structure & Cost of US Health Care: Crash Course Sociology

The Structure & Cost of US Health Care: Crash Course Sociology

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Social Studies, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the complexities of the US health care system, focusing on its structure, access, and affordability. It introduces the Five A's of health care access: availability, accessibility, accommodation, acceptability, and affordability. The video discusses the challenges faced by different populations in accessing health care, including geographic and sociocultural barriers. It also explains the fee-for-service and third-party payer systems, highlighting the pros and cons of each. The video concludes by encouraging further exploration of health care topics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge for individuals when navigating the US health care system?

Understanding the structure and financing of the system

Accessing free health care services

Locating a hospital in rural areas

Finding a doctor who speaks multiple languages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector provides health insurance primarily through employers?

Public sector

Voluntary sector

Private sector

Government sector

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'availability' aspect of the Five A's refer to?

The quality of health care services

The presence of health services in a person's area

The cost of health care services

The language services provided by health care facilities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor can make transportation to health care facilities difficult in rural areas?

Limited health insurance options

High cost of health care

Lack of public transportation

Language barriers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of the fee-for-service health care system?

It reduces the quality of health care services

It limits access to health care providers

It leads to overtreatment and increased costs

It discourages thorough medical testing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a third-party payer system work in the US?

Insurance companies pay doctors on behalf of patients

Patients pay directly to doctors for each service

The government covers all medical expenses

Patients share costs with their employers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of health insurance in managing financial risk?

To ensure access to luxury health care

To provide free health care services

To protect against unexpected health costs

To eliminate all medical expenses