Answers.
Single-payer systems correct answers National government provides universal healthcare—pays
for care, drawing on funds collected as taxes
National health insurance systems correct answers Government provides insurance for all
citizens, services by private entities
Out-of-pocket systems correct answers Individuals may or may not have health insurance, pay
for services themselves
World Health Organization (WHO) correct answers strives to coordinate the world's response to
health emergencies, to promote well-being, to prevent disease, and to expand access to
healthcare.
US Department of Health and Human Services correct answers the primary branch of
government that oversees healthcare in the United States, is an umbrella organization that
includes 11 operating divisions and many subsidiary agencies.
What describes the basic purpose of a healthcare system anywhere in the world?
-To provide services that prevent sickness and care for people in medical need
-To provide services that prolong life beyond its natural end
-To provide services that bring all health services together for single-source delivery
-To provide services that support an effective workforce for the country correct answers -To
provide services that prevent sickness and care for people in medical need
In the United States, what is the role of government in the healthcare system?
-Federal, state, and local levels all provide healthcare system leadership and regulation.
-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages the entire U.S. healthcare system.
-States manage their own healthcare systems without interference from federal or local entities.
,-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services exerts very little control at the federal
level. correct answers -Federal, state, and local levels all provide healthcare system leadership
and regulation.
What are the main roles of the World Health Organization in the global healthcare system?
-To take over with better trained doctors and nurses whenever a nation experiences a healthcare
emergency
-To connect nations to resources and scientific evidence and to coordinate responses to
emergencies
-To regulate the various nations' healthcare systems, ensuring uniformity of care worldwide
-To manage the payment process for major healthcare institutions like hospitals correct answers -
To connect nations to resources and scientific evidence and to coordinate responses to
emergencies
How does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manage to oversee so many
aspects of healthcare for American citizens?
-HHS divides its responsibilities among 11 divisions and many smaller agencies to appropriately
address different health needs.
-HHS reports directly to Congress to ensure responsiveness to citizens.
-HHS employs thousands of people, who—although they may not be well trained individually—
collectively possess wide healthcare knowledge.
-HHS takes direction from the World Health Organization to ensure that U.S. citizens receive
appropriate healthcare. correct answers -HHS divides its responsibilities among 11 divisions and
many smaller agencies to appropriately address different health needs.
How are health services for low-income mothers and children, the elderly, and people with
disabilities affected by whether their particular state has adopted Medicaid expansion?
-In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much less generous.
-In a state with Medicaid expansion, the costs for healthcare increase significantly for such
individuals.
-In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much more generous.
, -In a state with Medicaid expansion, the federal government takes over healthcare management
completely. correct answers -In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much more
generous.
How would healthcare management at the local county health department level be accurately
described?
-Total control of all mental health services
-Coordination of services for specific areas and populations
-Total control of all immunizations and associated services
-Responsibility for managing all local hospitals and clinics correct answers -Coordination of
services for specific areas and populations
Which of these are typically provided by community health services?
-Regulation of food safety in grocery stores and restaurants
-Mental health services
-Management of health services for prisoners
-Personal health services correct answers -Regulation of food safety in grocery stores and
restaurants.
care coordinator correct answers helps individuals navigate the healthcare system and assists in
the coordination of services between patients and providers.
healthcare provider correct answers an individual administering to those who are sick or injured
by giving appropriate medical care
social services providers correct answers those that offer benefits or services regarding basic
human needs