The Healthcare System of the United States

The video provides an overview of the US healthcare system, highlighting its mix of private and public components. It discusses the roles of Medicare and Medicaid, the challenges of uninsured citizens, and the complexities of healthcare spending. The video also touches on the Affordable Care Act's impact and compares the US system to other countries.

What percentage of hospitals in the US are non-profit?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

How do most US citizens obtain their health insurance?

• Through government programs

• Through their employer

• By purchasing private insurance independently

• They remain uninsured

Which part of Medicare covers outpatient services?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part C

• Part D

What is the primary purpose of Medicaid?

• To provide healthcare for the elderly

• To fund medical research

• To offer insurance for veterans

• To cover low-income individuals

What was one of the goals of the Affordable Care Act regarding Medicaid?

• To privatize Medicaid

• To make Medicaid a universal program for the poor

• To reduce the number of people on Medicaid

• To eliminate Medicaid

What is TRICARE?

• A government-run hospital

• A state-based Medicaid expansion

• A military health insurance program

• A private insurance company

What percentage of healthcare spending in the US comes from the private sector?

• Two thirds

• Half

• One third

• Three quarters