Question 1

Many countries around the world have adopted ___________ where everyone is covered.

Accepted Answer

A single payer system is a healthcare system where the government pays for all healthcare expenses, rather than private insurance companies. This ensures that everyone is covered and has access to necessary medical treatment.

Question 2

The ACA has clearly failed to reduce cost or increase health care access.

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has contributed to reducing the number of uninsured Americans by millions and has implemented measures aimed at cost control, although debates on its overall effectiveness in reducing costs continue. It has increased healthcare access through provisions like Medicaid expansion and the establishment of health insurance marketplaces.

Question 3

The two major problems with the U.S.health system:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. health system has major problems with the number of uninsured individuals and the extreme expense of healthcare. These issues prevent many Americans from accessing necessary medical care, leading to negative health outcomes and financial strain.

Question 4

Hospital care accounts for ____________ of our national health expenses.

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The answer of Hospital care accounts for ____________ of our...

Question 5

Describe some of the detailed reasons that account excessively high prices for hospital related care and services? How do these cost represent another virtual insurance program? How would universal health coverage change this practice if the provided reasons are factual?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe some of the detailed reasons that...

Question 6

Some of the major provisions of the ACA are modeled after a program introduced in Massachusetts by:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the major provisions of the...

Question 7

The United States clearly has the best health care in the world.

Accepted Answer

While the United States has some of the most advanced medical treatments and facilities in the world, there are several factors, including high costs and disparities in access, that prevent it from having the best overall health care system. Many other countries have lower costs, better outcomes, and more equitable access to care.

Question 8

A RAND Corporation study estimated that states likely to refuse Medicaid expansion would lose ______ in federal transfer payments.

Accepted Answer

The RAND Corporation study estimated that states likely to refuse Medicaid expansion would lose a total of $6.6 billion in federal transfer payments.

Question 9

Describe the two big problems with the U.S.health care system.How are these problems interrelated? Detail some of the specific measures offered by Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act designed to address each aspect of the health problem.

Accepted Answer

The statement is a request for information, not a true/false question. It asks for a description and explanation of issues in the U.S. healthcare system and how the Affordable Care Act addresses them.

Question 10

In to help fund the ACA individuals with wages or $200,000 will pay an additional ____ payroll tax.

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes a provision for an additional 0.9% Medicare payroll tax on individuals earning over $200,000.

Question 11

A common justification for excessive hospital prices is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common justification for excessive hospital prices...

Question 12

_____________ is the belief that the poor and unsuccessful were simply lazier,less intelligent,and/or less virtuous than those successful in life

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ is the belief that the poor...

Question 13

An increase in insured Americans will likely result in a shortage of physicians and other health care providers.

Accepted Answer

With more people able to afford healthcare, there will likely be an increased demand for healthcare providers. However, it takes many years to train and educate healthcare professionals, and there are already shortages in some areas. Therefore, an increase in insured Americans may lead to a shortage of physicians and other healthcare providers.

Question 14

American social values are at the heart of the health care debate.Is adequate health care a basic human right? Does the government have an obligation to ensure basic health care for all citizens? Should health care be treated as another good or service? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of American social values are at the heart...

Question 15

The ACA includes and expansion of Medicaid to cover:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ACA includes and expansion of Medicaid...

Question 16

The annual per person cost of health care in the United Sates is _________.

Accepted Answer

According to the latest data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the annual per person cost of health care in the United States is approximately $11,000. Therefore, option B ($8,000) is the closest estimate among the given choices. Option A ($5,553) and Option C ($3,198) are lower than the actual cost.

Question 17

As a comprehensive attempt to increase accessibility and reduce cost,the _________ is the most important piece of health care policy since the 1965 Medicare Act.

Accepted Answer

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was passed in 2010 and aimed to increase accessibility and affordability of health care for Americans. It did this through a variety of measures such as expanding Medicaid eligibility, creating state health insurance marketplaces, and removing certain restrictions on insurance companies. It has been the most significant piece of health care policy since the Medicare Act of 1965, which established a national health insurance program for older adults. The other options listed do not accurately describe any existing healthcare policy.

Question 18

What percent of national health care cost are attributed to prescription drugs?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, prescription drugs accounted for 10% of national health care spending in 2016. However, when you factor in other related costs such as pharmacy benefit managers, drug administration, and other costs associated with delivering pharmaceuticals to patients, the percentage rises to about 35%.

Question 19

An estimated 30% of what is spent on medical tests and procedures:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An estimated 30% of what is spent...

Question 20

The ACA is an example of a single-payer or universal health care program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ACA is an example of a...

Quiz 9: Health