ACA, DRGs, Prospective Payment Systems, Capitation, Managed Care, HMO,
PPO, Accountable Care Organizations, Telemedicine, Home Health, Hospice,
Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Primary & Secondary Care, Acute & Ambulatory
Care, Health Policy, Public Health, Social & Market Justice, Health Determinants,
Case Management, Care Coordination, Patient-Centered Medical Home,
Interdisciplinary Teams, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Health
Trends, Technological Innovations, AI in Medicine, Cost Containment, Risk
Management, Vulnerable Populations, Population Health, Preventive Care,
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What is capitation?
A payment method used by a managed care organization.
What is the U.S. government's role in healthcare delivery?
Being the responsible party for healthcare delivery through Medicare and Medicaid programs.
What ideology emphasizes the well-being of the community over the individual?
Social justice system.
,Is the U.S. safety net for the nation's most vulnerable populations?
True.
How do uninsured populations access medical care?
Through safety net providers.
What is the insurance program for the U.S. military?
Tricare.
Is litigating medical malpractice a primary objective of the healthcare delivery system?
False.
Is the U.S. public health system well funded to handle pandemics like COVID-19?
False.
Are capitation and discounted fees two types of financing mechanisms in managed care plans?
True.
How does legal risk influence health providers' behavior?
It prompts providers to practice defensive medicine and increases overall system costs.
, What type of justice is based on people's willingness and ability to pay?
Market justice.
What classification is a sudden heart attack?
Acute.
Is patient satisfaction part of quality-of-life measurements?
True.
How does the World Health Organization (WHO) define health?
A complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity.
What is a characteristic of the Medical Care Determinants of Health?
Some services contribute to general health status, while others are more influential in end-of-
life situations.
Is one of the Healthy People 2020 goals to increase quality and years of life?
True.