D390 INTRO TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 2024
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
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universal coverage, single payer - (correct answer) everyone is covered by national
healthcare plan, fully funded by government, which is the single payer
universal coverage, multipayer - (correct answer) systems in which employers
provide health insurance, services are provided by private entities, and governments
control prices so that insurers are not profit-producers
national health insurance systems - (correct answer) a system in which the central
government is the insurer for all the people, and private providers or organizations
deliver services
out-of-pocket systems - (correct answer) a phrase that indicates that individuals pay
for services themselves, and if they have private insurance, they then collect
reimbursement from the insurer
single payer - (correct answer) in a healthcare system, only one entity - usually the
central government - pays for care, drawing on funds collected as taxes
no universal coverage multi-payer - (correct answer) not everyone covered. those
with insurance are covered either by special government programs or private insurance
fully out-of-pocket - (correct answer) no government options for healthcare
coverage; private providers and organizations provide specific services; access is
limited
How are healthcare systems around the world organized to provide services in an
interconnected, effective manner? - (correct answer) has prevention and care as its
basic purpose and includes the same basic parts:
patients
governmental agencies
providers
private organizations
nonprofit organizations
insurance companies
employers
public services
what is unique about the way the healthcare system in the United States is organized? -
(correct answer) The United States healthcare system is different from this in many
other developed countries in the it does not have a centralized department or ministry
,that manages or pays for all healthcare; instead, the U.S. system uses a complex
combination of agencies, organizations, sectors, and even individuals.
What are the purposes, goals, and activities of the World Health Organization (WHO)? -
(correct answer) coordinate the world's response to health emergencies
promote well-being
prevent disease
expand access to healthcare
How does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protect the well-
being of healthcare for all Americans? - (correct answer) It is the primary branch of
government that oversees healthcare in the US; it is an umbrella organization that
includes 11 operating divisions and many subsidiary agencies.
How do state agencies and departments play a role in healthcare? - (correct answer)
Healthcare is managed in slightly different ways by individual states, but each state has,
as one of its key responsibilities, oversight of Medicare expansion.
Why is a local health department for healthcare vital to your community? - (correct
answer) This is where community health departments are common; [focuses on a
"substate" geographic area]
How do private entities support healthcare in today's society in the United States? -
(correct answer) They play an important part in supporting healthcare [e.g., direct
provision of healthcare, management of healthcare institutions, manufacturing of
healthcare goods and services, financing of healthcare products and services], along
with various charitable organizations.
care coordinator - (correct answer) a health and human services professional
trained to help individuals manage the continuum of care
healthcare provider - (correct answer) an individual administering to those who are
sick or inured by giving appropriate medical care
social services providers - (correct answer) those that offer benefits or services
regarding basic human needs
Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) - (correct answer) A specific example of a
care coordination system used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) for Medicare and Medicaid patients; they provide care coordination among
emergency departments, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and home care agencies,
while considering a patient's chronic conditions
What are coordinator roles and how do they support individuals in the health and human
services system? - (correct answer) They help individuals navigate the healthcare
system and assist in the coordination of services between patients and providers.
, patient advocate - (correct answer) a person who helps support individuals within
the healthcare system by helping individuals understand their care, ask the correct
questions, and understand their healthcare options
mobilizer - (correct answer) a person who works in a community to help the
community members identify needs, resources, and services
What are the roles of a patient advocate and a community mobilizer and how do they
support individuals within the healthcare system? - (correct answer) They support
individuals in asking providers the right questions and locating resources within the
healthcare system and community.
health education specialist/health educator - (correct answer) develops health
education programming and provides education about health and wellness services to
individuals in the health and human services system
community health worker - (correct answer) a person who works primarily in the
community to provide health screenings and functions as a connection among
healthcare workers, facilities, and community members
What do health educators and community health workers do, and what are the
important contributions they make to the health and human services system? -
(correct answer) They provide education and training on topics related from
healthcare and wellness to healthcare consumers and individuals within organizations
and communities.
social and human services assistant - (correct answer) a person who works with
social workers and other human service workers to assist in paperwork completion,
locating provider and community resources, and finding resources for in-home support
for individuals in the health and human services system
social worker - (correct answer) an individual with a degree in social work who
provides social support and direct service and counseling support to individuals in
various health and human services settings
What are the responsibilities of people like social work assistants, human services
assistants, and medical assistants? - (correct answer) They work alongside social
workers and human service workers to assist with human services paperwork and
connecting individuals to social services.
health information technology - (correct answer) computerized programs used in
healthcare to store medical data and allow it to be legally shared among providers,
patients, payers, and other entities
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