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Single-payer health care system - Answers Systems where the national government provides
universal healthcare.
National health insurance systems - Answers Systems where the government provides
insurance for all citizens and services are provided by private entities.
Out-of-pocket systems - Answers Systems in which individuals may or may not have health
insurance and pay for services themselves.
What is the mission of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services? - Answers To enhance
the health & well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health & human services and
by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and
social services.
Mission of the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) - Answers Promotes the economic
& social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities; resilient, safe, healthy, &
economically secure.
Mission of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Answers Maximize the
independence, well-being, & health of older adults, those with disabilities, and their
families/caregivers.
Mission of the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) - Answers Make healthcare
safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, affordable & evidence is understood & used.
Mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Answers Protect America
from health, safety, & security threats, both foreign and domestic.
Mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Answers Protect public health by ensuring
the safety, efficacy, & security of human & veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices,
food supply, cosmetics, & radiation emitting products.
Mission of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Answers Administers
Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, & health insurance portability standards.
Mission of Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) - Answers Serves as the primary
federal agency for improving health for the geographically isolated, and the economically &
medically vulnerable
Mission of the Indian Health Service - Answers Raise the physical, mental, social, & spiritual
health of American Indians & Alaska natives to the highest level
Mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Answers Seek fundamental knowledge about
, the nature & behavior of living systems & the application of that to enhance health, lengthen life,
& reduce illness & disability
Mission of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Answers
Reduce the impact of substance abuse & mental illness on America's communities
Mission of the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry - Answers Serve as a science-
based, public health agency addressing community concerns about hazardous waste
How do state agencies & departments play a role in healthcare? - Answers They administer,
manage, & control the Medicaid program, provide financing for low-income healthcare, provide
preventative health services & policies, collect vital statistics, and manage the licensing of
health professionals.
What are some examples of responsibilities of a local health department? - Answers Licensing,
mental health care, care for those with TB & the poor, community health services, health
services & basic science research, and workforce education.
May also include: immunizations, food safety, infectious disease, chronic disease, injury &
violence prevention, environmental health, maternal & child health, emergency preparedness,
and tobacco control.
What are the roles of private entities in support of health care? - Answers Direct provision of
healthcare, management of healthcare institutions, manufacturing of healthcare goods &
services
How does the criminal justice system play a vital role in safeguarding the public's health? -
Answers By enforcing sanitary protection & pollution control legislation with criminal sanctions,
as well as malpractice litigation (if needed).
What is the purpose of a patient-centered care plan? - Answers It's a concise report to help
isolate a patient's primary concerns or goals; it helps guide treatment
What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) & why is it used? - Answers RPM is vital capture
through various digital devices in real time; it's used to analyze the data for targeted
interventions or care decisions.
What is the overall goal of a patient advocate? - Answers To provide patients & caregivers with
the support & education they need to make their own decisions about their next steps.
What is a mobilizer? - Answers A person who works in a community to help the community
members identify needs, resources, & services. (Helps increase community resilience &
strength.)