,1. Which of the following is a key objective of value-based
healthcare?
a) Maximizing hospital bed occupancy
b) Reducing the cost of raw materials in healthcare
settings
c) Improving patient outcomes while controlling costs
d) Increasing the volume of procedures performed
Answer: c) Improving patient outcomes while controlling
costs
Rationale: Value-based healthcare focuses on delivering
quality care with positive patient outcomes while
maintaining or reducing expenditure, contrasting with fee-
for-service methodologies.
2. Which federal program primarily covers individuals aged
65 and older in the United States?
a) Medicaid
b) Medicare
c) SCHIP
d) COBRA
Answer: b) Medicare
Rationale: Medicare is a federal program designed to
provide healthcare coverage to individuals aged 65 and
older, as well as some younger individuals with disabilities.
a) Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
b) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
c) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
d) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
Answer: a) Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
Rationale: ACOs are groups of healthcare providers who
voluntarily collaborate to provide coordinated high-quality
care to Medicare patients, incentivized by shared savings
models.
4. Health disparities are often rooted in which of the
following?
a) Genetic differences
b) Socioeconomic status
c) Medication availability
d) Hospitalization rates
Answer: b) Socioeconomic status
Rationale: Socioeconomic status influences access to
resources, health literacy, and living conditions, contributing
significantly to health disparities.
5. What is the primary role of The Joint Commission in the
healthcare policy landscape?
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