CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following has been the primary factor that has shielded the U.S. health
care system from a major overhaul? - Answer-Beliefs and Values
Congress mandating that employers offer health insurance was a factor that led to the
rapid expansion of employer-based health insurance. - Answer-True
With regard to the legalities pertaining to the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. Supreme
Court decided that federal subsidies were to be made available only to those who
purchased health insurance through an exchange established by a state. - Answer-false
Telemedicine emerged in the __________ due to the __________. - Answer-1990s;
development of technology supporting reliable, long-distance transmission of images
What is the insurance program for the U.S. military? - Answer-Tricare
The ideology system that emphasizes the well-being of the community over an
individual is called the: - Answer-Social justice system
Two types of payment mechanisms commonly used in managed care plans are
capitation and discounted fees. - Answer-True
Capitation is: - Answer-Payment method of a managed care organization.
Studies have shown that NPP services can: - Answer-improve access to primary care
Health service administrators: - Answer-are responsible for the operational, clinical, and
financial outcomes of the entire organization
Public health professionals: - Answer-focus on the community as a whole rather than
treating the individual.
NPPs practice in many areas in which physicians practice; however, NPPs do not have
a medical degree. - Answer-True
There are more generalists than specialists in the United States. - Answer-False
A doctor of osteopathic medicine believes in: - Answer-preventive and holistic medicine