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how many americans are without health insurance (access problem) - ANSWER50 million the fragmented system of payers and providers effects and causes problems with the ________ of health care - ANSWERquality americans spend on average _________ the amount spent by other citizens in other countries on healthcare - ANSWERtwice the drastically rising costs of __________ and ___________ are the economic crisis - ANSWERmedicare, medicaid percentage of spending on medicare and medicaid in ...

medicare and medicaid - ANSWERmedicare: -one of the largest sources of PH insurance in the US -servicing the elderly the disabled, and those with end-stage renal disease. -offers coverage for hospital care, post discharge nursing care, hospice, outpatient services, and prescription drugs medicaid -the third largest source of health insurance in the US insuring approximately 19% of the US population and providing coverage for low-incoming adults, children, the elderly, and the disabled -si...

Characteristics of a system (system thinking) - ANSWER- organization: means the arrangement of components operate with each other -interaction: refers to the manner in which the components operate with each other -integration: means that the part of the system work together within the system even if each part performs a unique function -central objective: means that all the components work together to achieve that particular objective. Capitation - ANSWERper head, MCO pays providers either...

Interventions to alter individual health behaviors (such as reducing smoking) are _____________________________. - ANSWERInterventions to alter individual health behaviors (such as reducing smoking) are individual-level interventions. Interventions that improve the delivery of healthcare such as implementation of electronic health records are __________________. - ANSWERInterventions that improve the delivery of healthcare such as implementation of electronic health records are health care ...

Studies have shown that NPP services can: - ANSWERimprove access to primary care Health service administrators: - ANSWERare responsible for the operational, clinical, and financial outcomes of the entire organization Public health professionals: - ANSWERfocus on the community as a whole rather than treating the individual. Acute condition - ANSWERRelatively severe, episodic (of short duration), and often treatable. It is subject to recovery, and treatment is generally provided in a ho...

A primary care provider where a person is likely to receive the first care for a given condition is called the - ANSWERpoint of entry The CHIP is focused on the health care of children. - ANSWERTrue What two main concerns dominate the debate today over Medicare reform policy? - ANSWERDecrease spending and provide comprehensive coverage The U.S. health care delivery system is centrally controlled. - ANSWERFalse Which of the following represents a key concern of the Medicare program? -...

To problem solve in a systems environment: - ANSWER-Resist the urge to come to a quick conclusion -Avoid blame -Go deep into the whys -Find what we don't understand about the problem Systems thinking is particularly useful when there are ___________________ and __________________. - ANSWERchronic and seemingly unresolvable issues and failed attempts to solve a problem. status quo. An ___________ system can adapt to change in the environment. - ANSWERopen A system that cannot ad...

Precision medicine focuses specifically on using individuals' unique genetic code to guide their medical treatment. a. Trueb. False - ANSWERtrue There are more generalists than specialists in the United States. a. Trueb. False - ANSWERfalse

Two types of payment mechanisms commonly used in managed care plans are capitation and discounted fees - ANSWERTrue The US healthcare delivery system can be characterized as - ANSWERcomplex and massive The US government plays a limited role in the health delivery system. The governments role in the arena 0f health care delivery consists of - ANSWERbeing the responsible party for health care delivery through medicare and medicaid What is the insurance program for the US military - ANSW...

how many americans are without health insurance (access problem) - ANSWER50 million the fragmented system of payers and providers effects and causes problems with the ________ of health care - ANSWERquality americans spend on average _________ the amount spent by other citizens in other countries on healthcare - ANSWERtwice PPACA funds future ________ of health care - ANSWERgrowth PPACA increases medicare or medicaid? - ANSWERmedicaid health insurance market reforms extends cover...