WGU C425 Healthcare Delivery Systems questions and answers

A new movement known as the Mental Health Reform became popular at the end of the 19th century. Which initiative did this reform accomplish for health care? - ANSWER-It addressed the need to improve mental health treatment. The federal government amended the Social Security Act in 1965 to provide Medicare and Medicaid programs. For which population were these programs originally designed to provide benefits? - ANSWER-Elderly and poor. In 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. What was the initial intended impact of this Act? - ANSWER-To ensure that uninsured individuals have access to health care. Which important change in the U.S. healthcare system was made with the enactment of the Social Security Act? - ANSWER-It funded payments through the federal government and the states. Why is the federally sponsored health insurance program known as Medicare important in the development of delivery of care in the U.S.? - ANSWER-It provides persons over age 65 with benefits for inpatient hospital services. Medicaid is a state-managed and dually funded program. States have some flexibility on which Medicaid benefits to cover as long as the state meets basic federal requirements. What does this state run program ensure? - ANSWER-Services are not limited based on medical necessity. Medicaid provides healthcare services to a specified population. Which statement accurately describes Medicaid regulations? - ANSWER-It is available to individuals who meet income guidelines. The implementation