MHA 701 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Society should ensure:
an opportunity for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Ensuring "life" is a core goal of:
the health system
Good health is necessary to do the following:
-Live a vibrant, viable life
-Participate in the political and social system
-Work to support self and family
-Pursue happiness
19th Century:
germ theory, sanitation and public health
20th century:
explosion of the science and art of medicine; large, complex health enterprise
developed and continues to evolve
Today - health care as an enterprise:
Altruistic oriented set of providers and activities & huge industry & profitability
~20% of our economic resources are devoted to medical care and health promotion
11% of all U.S. jobs are in the health sector
, Sizable share of our income is spent on the health care we need (e.g. taxes, foregone
wages, sizable out of pocket expenses)
Characteristics of the US Health Care System:
Health-related activities are not ordered or organized as a single enterprise
Actors and organizations often work independently
Sometimes little coordination between players who make contributions to improving
health status
System continues to evolve haphazardly (shaped more by economic incentives and
crises than by logical design)
Clear difference between health maintenance and restoring health (medical care system
cares for people even if restoring health is impossible)
Economic and social determinants of health
Economic and social determinants of health:
Family income
Access to outside "capital"
Educational opportunities
Neighborhoods/community
Social connectivity
Freedom from abuse, discrimination
Access to health care
Additional Key characteristics of the US health care system:
Importance of organizations in delivering care
Role of professionals in running our system
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Society should ensure:
an opportunity for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Ensuring "life" is a core goal of:
the health system
Good health is necessary to do the following:
-Live a vibrant, viable life
-Participate in the political and social system
-Work to support self and family
-Pursue happiness
19th Century:
germ theory, sanitation and public health
20th century:
explosion of the science and art of medicine; large, complex health enterprise
developed and continues to evolve
Today - health care as an enterprise:
Altruistic oriented set of providers and activities & huge industry & profitability
~20% of our economic resources are devoted to medical care and health promotion
11% of all U.S. jobs are in the health sector
, Sizable share of our income is spent on the health care we need (e.g. taxes, foregone
wages, sizable out of pocket expenses)
Characteristics of the US Health Care System:
Health-related activities are not ordered or organized as a single enterprise
Actors and organizations often work independently
Sometimes little coordination between players who make contributions to improving
health status
System continues to evolve haphazardly (shaped more by economic incentives and
crises than by logical design)
Clear difference between health maintenance and restoring health (medical care system
cares for people even if restoring health is impossible)
Economic and social determinants of health
Economic and social determinants of health:
Family income
Access to outside "capital"
Educational opportunities
Neighborhoods/community
Social connectivity
Freedom from abuse, discrimination
Access to health care
Additional Key characteristics of the US health care system:
Importance of organizations in delivering care
Role of professionals in running our system
