HCD 303 MODULE 4 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the primary means by which money is accumulated within the healthcare
system in Germany? - Answer- - Since the system in Germany is highly privatized
money is accumulated by the sickness funds through payroll deduction
How are primary care physicians paid in Germany? - Answer- - A mix of payment
models including fee-for-service with a uniform fee schedule and bonus for chronic
disease management programs
What is a uniform-fee schedule? - Answer- - It refers to the amount of services that
each provider can administer within each quarter
What payment model is utilized to pay specialists in Germany? - Answer- - A mix of
payment models including fee-for-service with a uniform fee schedule and bonus for
chronic disease management programs
What payment model is utilized to reimburse hospitals in Germany? - Answer- -
Diagnosis-related groups
At what level are reimbursement payment amounts set in Germany? - Answer- -
Regional because the system in Germany is decentralized
In Germany, most specialists are employed by hospitals and earn an annual salary. -
Answer- - False
Under which branch of the federal government is healthcare financing regulated in
Singapore? - Answer- - Monetary Authority
In Singapore your income level determines your tier (and assignment hospital ward) but
you can choose to go down a level in order to save money. - Answer- - True
In Singapore, healthcare spending accounts for what percentage of the GDP? - Answer-
- 5%
What is a subsidy? - Answer- - Government assistance
What percentage of federal spending in Singapore is allocated towards subsidies? -
Answer- - 64%
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the primary means by which money is accumulated within the healthcare
system in Germany? - Answer- - Since the system in Germany is highly privatized
money is accumulated by the sickness funds through payroll deduction
How are primary care physicians paid in Germany? - Answer- - A mix of payment
models including fee-for-service with a uniform fee schedule and bonus for chronic
disease management programs
What is a uniform-fee schedule? - Answer- - It refers to the amount of services that
each provider can administer within each quarter
What payment model is utilized to pay specialists in Germany? - Answer- - A mix of
payment models including fee-for-service with a uniform fee schedule and bonus for
chronic disease management programs
What payment model is utilized to reimburse hospitals in Germany? - Answer- -
Diagnosis-related groups
At what level are reimbursement payment amounts set in Germany? - Answer- -
Regional because the system in Germany is decentralized
In Germany, most specialists are employed by hospitals and earn an annual salary. -
Answer- - False
Under which branch of the federal government is healthcare financing regulated in
Singapore? - Answer- - Monetary Authority
In Singapore your income level determines your tier (and assignment hospital ward) but
you can choose to go down a level in order to save money. - Answer- - True
In Singapore, healthcare spending accounts for what percentage of the GDP? - Answer-
- 5%
What is a subsidy? - Answer- - Government assistance
What percentage of federal spending in Singapore is allocated towards subsidies? -
Answer- - 64%
