Question 1

Roger moved to a new city and had to find a new primary care doctor. He had great difficulty choosing because he could find no ratings or reviews about the quality of care from any of the local doctors. Roger's situation is a form of __________.

Accepted Answer

Roger's situation is an example of information asymmetry, which is a situation where one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other party. In this case, Roger has difficulty finding information about the quality of care provided by local doctors, which makes it harder for him to make an informed decision about which doctor to choose.

Question 2

The ACA (Affordable Care Act) was designed to __________.

Accepted Answer

The ACA was designed to simplify access to private plans for people who don't have provided insurance. It aimed to make healthcare more affordable for Americans by offering subsidies for those who couldn't afford insurance on their own and increasing the regulation of insurance companies to prevent discrimination against individuals with pre-existing conditions. It did not provide free health insurance paid for by the government, nor did it penalize companies for not providing enough insurance.

Question 3

What are the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act and what is the central goal of this government program?

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Question 4

A paradox of the American healthcare system is that we __________.

Accepted Answer

The American healthcare system is known for being expensive and yet there are still many people who are uninsured. This paradox is due to a variety of factors, including the complex nature of the healthcare system, the high cost of medical care, and the inconsistencies in insurance coverage. While some people may pay more for insurance, there are still millions of Americans who cannot afford health insurance or who are underinsured. This leads to unequal access to healthcare and a lack of universal coverage.

Question 5

The fact that most states will not allow nurse practitioners to work a practice that is not supervised by a physician is an example of how __________.

Accepted Answer

This policy is commonly viewed as a way physicians and the AMA maintain their dominance over medical practices and restrict competition from other healthcare providers, like nurse practitioners.

Question 6

Why is the American healthcare system so resistant to change?

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Question 7

It is argued that when we enter the marketplace for healthcare we have information asymmetry. Information asymmetry refers to the __________.

Accepted Answer

Information asymmetry refers to the lack of available information regarding the quality of doctors and hospitals, which puts patients at a disadvantage when making healthcare decisions. Doctors and hospitals may have more information and knowledge about diagnosis, treatment options and expected outcomes, making it difficult for patients to make informed decisions about their care.

Question 8

One strategy for saving costs in the American healthcare system is to decrease the use of emergency rooms visits by __________.

Accepted Answer

Using coordinated care caseworkers can help patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner, avoiding the need for emergency room visits. This strategy can also help patients manage chronic conditions and prevent health crises that lead to costly emergency room visits. Implementing programs that deny care or closing emergency rooms can limit access to emergency care for those who need it and can have negative effects on public health. Fully insuring everyone can help reduce healthcare costs overall, but may not specifically target the issue of emergency room overuse.

Question 9

One reason for the high cost of the American healthcare system is that doctors work on a __________ basis that results in them doing more expensive tests and procedures.

Accepted Answer

The fee-for-service model means that doctors are paid for each test, procedure or service they provide, rather than being paid a fixed salary or for managing their patients' overall health. This incentivizes doctors to perform more tests and procedures, even if they may not be necessary, leading to higher healthcare costs for patients and insurance providers.

Question 10

One explanation for why the healthcare system in the United States resists most attempts at change is __________. This explains how institutions that develop a particular way of working find it very difficult to reverse course.

Accepted Answer

Path dependency refers to the idea that institutions have a hard time changing their established ways of doing things, even when those ways are no longer effective or efficient. This is a common explanation for why the healthcare system in the United States has been resistant to change.

Question 11

The sheer number and variety of large organizations and corporations that are associated with the American healthcare system has also been connected to the __________.

Accepted Answer

The sheer number and variety of large organizations and corporations within the American healthcare system can make it difficult to implement significant changes. These organizations often have competing interests and priorities, and may resist changes that could potentially impact their bottom line or market share. This resistance to change can contribute to the challenges of reforming the healthcare system in the United States.

Question 12

Explain the significance of medicalization, particularly in relation to women and healthcare.

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Question 13

How does patient-centered care improve the healthcare experiences for patients and what needs to be done to make it a successful strategy for delivering healthcare?

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Quiz 16: Health and Medicine