WGU C425 (WGUC425)

Which of the following is true in regards to health care today in the United States? There are more primary care physicians than specialty physicians. Primary care receives a higher reimbursement in professional fees. There are more specialty physicians than primary physicians. Outpatient care is slowly decreasing. - -There are more specialty physicians than primary physicians. What triggered the downsizing phase in the U.S. hospital industry during the 1980s? Hill-Burton Act Managed care...

Supply-side rationing is used by universal healthcare, HMO's and ACO's to cut down on all of these except: A) Duplication of Effort B) Access to specialists C) Decrease provider communication D) Cost - -C An ACO (Accountable Care Organization) earns additional money by: A) Setting a flexible fee schedule B) Getting a share of money it saves Medicare C) Producing better patient results D) Both C & B - -D All Americans have the right to __________under the Affordable Healthcare Act. ...

What was the Health Care Quality Act of 1986 supposed to provide when enacted? - -Legal data on healthcare providers What was the ACA of 2010 supposed to do? - -Provide universal access What is the primary reason that the U.S. has a significant disparity problem in accessing healthcare? - -Because of the lack of workable strategies True or false? AARP would be an example of an interest group. - -TRUE True or false? Redistributive policies focus on taking power from one group and giving it ...

Who finances a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)? - -Employers Medicare Part A is primarily financed through which of the following? - -Payroll deductions What is referred to as the amount that the insured has to pay out of pocket each time health services are received? - -Copayment Who assumes the bulk of the risk in managed care plans? - -MCO What does Medicare part A pay for? - -Hospitalization, short term skilled nursing care, home health, and hospice. Which of the following heal...

In a national health insurance system, healthcare is financed through - -Tax dollars in which the government guarantees health care services to all citizens The U.S. health care system is based on the - -Market justice principle Which of the following subsystems of healthcare delivery in the US is most "socialized"? - -VA What can the US learn most from other countries in healthcare delivery? - -Improve access to care The US healthcare system is massive and complex involving multiple play...

This kind of medicine treats the whole person. (Physical, Mental, Spiritual) Holistic Relatively severe, episodic (short duration) and often treatable Acute Less severe, but long and continuous. Can be controlled but can lead to serious complications Chronic The market tells us what type of healthcare we need. If a service is not being used, there will not be a lot of that particular service. Market Justice Individual responsibility for health. Benefits are based on individual purchasing ...

In a national health insurance system, healthcare is financed through Tax dollars in which the government guarantees health care services to all citizens The U.S. health care system is based on the Market justice principle Which of the following subsystems of healthcare delivery in the US is most "socialized"? VA What can the US learn most from other countries in healthcare delivery? Improve access to care The US healthcare system is massive and complex involving multiple players and ea...