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WGU: History of Healthcare in America
D050 Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
What was the primary purpose of the Flexner Report, and how did it impact medical education in

the United States?


✔✔The Flexner Report aimed to standardize and improve medical education by exposing the

shortcomings of medical schools, leading to the closure of many subpar institutions and

promoting a more scientific approach to training doctors.




Which historical event led to the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in the United States?


✔✔The passing of the Social Security Amendments in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson

led to the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, providing health coverage for elderly and low-

income Americans.




How did the rise of industrialization in the late 19th century influence the healthcare system in

America?


✔✔Industrialization led to urbanization, which created new health challenges like crowded

living conditions and infectious diseases, prompting the growth of public health initiatives and

the rise of hospitals as centers of care.




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,Why was the development of the American Medical Association (AMA) significant for the

regulation of healthcare?


✔✔The AMA played a crucial role in establishing standards for medical practice, promoting

ethical guidelines, and influencing medical education, shaping the structure and delivery of

healthcare in the U.S.




What was the role of the government in healthcare during the early 20th century?


✔✔The government took a limited role in healthcare during this time, mostly focused on

regulating public health issues such as sanitation, infectious diseases, and food safety rather than

direct healthcare provision.




What were the main goals of the Hill-Burton Act of 1946?


✔✔The Hill-Burton Act aimed to provide federal funding for the construction and modernization

of hospitals and healthcare facilities, especially in rural and underserved areas.




How did the rise of insurance companies in the mid-20th century change access to healthcare in

the U.S.?


✔✔The rise of private insurance expanded access to healthcare by reducing the financial barriers

for individuals, leading to a shift from fee-for-service models to health insurance as the primary

means of financing care.

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, What was the impact of the Great Depression on healthcare in America?


✔✔The Great Depression led to widespread unemployment and poverty, highlighting the need

for government intervention in healthcare, which contributed to the creation of public health

programs and the foundation for Social Security.




How did World War II affect the development of healthcare policies in the United States?


✔✔World War II led to the expansion of employer-sponsored health insurance, as companies

used it as a tool for recruiting and retaining workers, laying the foundation for the modern

American health insurance system.




What is the significance of the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Act of 1973?


✔✔The HMO Act of 1973 encouraged the growth of health maintenance organizations (HMOs)

by requiring employers to offer HMO options in their health insurance plans, leading to the rise

of managed care models in American healthcare.




What role did the public health movement play in shaping American healthcare policy in the

early 20th century?




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