HCD 303 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When analyzing healthcare systems, spending as a percent of the GDP is often
considered. What does this measure tell us? - Answer- the % of money spent on
healthcare every year, in relation to the total amount spent throughout all industries in
the same year
The US has universal coverage (T/F) - Answer- FALSE
There is high variability cost, quality, and access throughout the US healthcare system
(T/F) - Answer- TRUE
In addition to cost, quality, and access, what is considered a building block of health
systems? - Answer- innovation
What does the term universal access mean? - Answer- everyone in a country has
access to healthcare services, regardless of health insurance status
What type of catheter is most suitable for long term, daily use? - Answer- employer-
based insurance
What is a premium - Answer- monthly payment for a health insurance plan
What is a deductible - Answer- amount paid out of pocket annually before insurance
coverage kicks in
What is a copayment - Answer- set dollar amount that must be paid at point of service
What is coinsurance - Answer- set percentage of a bill that must be paid at the point of
service
Why study Global Healthcare Systems? - Answer- - Understand what system models
are being utilized
- How systems are structured, financed, and present barriers
- Innovations in care delivery
- What is currently working and not working
- What can we learn to improve the healthcare system in the US
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When analyzing healthcare systems, spending as a percent of the GDP is often
considered. What does this measure tell us? - Answer- the % of money spent on
healthcare every year, in relation to the total amount spent throughout all industries in
the same year
The US has universal coverage (T/F) - Answer- FALSE
There is high variability cost, quality, and access throughout the US healthcare system
(T/F) - Answer- TRUE
In addition to cost, quality, and access, what is considered a building block of health
systems? - Answer- innovation
What does the term universal access mean? - Answer- everyone in a country has
access to healthcare services, regardless of health insurance status
What type of catheter is most suitable for long term, daily use? - Answer- employer-
based insurance
What is a premium - Answer- monthly payment for a health insurance plan
What is a deductible - Answer- amount paid out of pocket annually before insurance
coverage kicks in
What is a copayment - Answer- set dollar amount that must be paid at point of service
What is coinsurance - Answer- set percentage of a bill that must be paid at the point of
service
Why study Global Healthcare Systems? - Answer- - Understand what system models
are being utilized
- How systems are structured, financed, and present barriers
- Innovations in care delivery
- What is currently working and not working
- What can we learn to improve the healthcare system in the US
