D390 - Introduction to
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single-payer
in a healthcare system, only one entity—usually the central
government—pays for care, drawing on funds collected as taxes
national health insurance
a system in which the central government is the insurer for all the
people, and private providers or organizations deliver services
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out-of-pocket
,a phrase that indicates that individuals pay for services themselves,
and if they have private insurance, they then collect reimbursement
from the insurer
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Mission: to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher
quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable; and to work
within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with
other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and
used.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Mission: ATSDR protects communities from harmful health effects
related to exposure to natural and man-made hazardous
substances. We do this by responding to environmental health
emergencies; investigating emerging environmental health threats;
conducting research on the health impacts of hazardous waste
sites; and building capabilities of and providing actionable guidance
to state and local health partners.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mission: serves as the national focus for developing and applying
disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health
promotion and health education activities designed to improve the
health of the people of the United States.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Mission: The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by
ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary
drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring
the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that
emit radiation.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Mission: to improve health outcomes and address health disparities
through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and
innovative, high-value programs.
Indian Health Service
Mission: to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of
American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
National Institutes of Health
, Mission: to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and
behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to
enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
Substance abuse and mental health services administration
Mission: to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness
on America's communities.
To provide services that prevent sickness and care for people in
medical need
What describes the basic purpose of a healthcare system anywhere
in the world?
Federal, state, and local levels all provide healthcare system
leadership and regulation.
In the United States, what is the role of government in the
healthcare system?
To connect nations to resources and scientific evidence and to
coordinate responses to emergencies
What are the main roles of the World Health Organization in the
global healthcare system?
HHS divides its responsibilities among 11 divisions and many
smaller agencies to appropriately address different health needs.
How does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
manage to oversee so many aspects of healthcare for American
citizens?
-HHS takes direction from the World Health Organization to ensure
that U.S. citizens receive appropriate healthcare.
-HHS employs thousands of people, who—although they may not be
well trained individually—collectively possess wide healthcare
knowledge.
-HHS divides its responsibilities among 11 divisions and many
smaller agencies to appropriately address different health needs.
-HHS reports directly to Congress to ensure responsiveness to
citizens.
In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much more
generous.
How are health services for low-income mothers and children, the
elderly, and people with disabilities affected by whether their
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