MHA 707 – U.S. Health System Exam A (50+ Questions) – Determinants of Health, Prevention Levels, Ambulatory Care, Health Spending | Louisiana State University Shreveport

This document contains 50+ well-organized and verified exam questions with correct answers from Exam A of the MHA 707: Health Care Delivery Settings course at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) for the 2025/2026 academic year. It offers a structured overview of the U.S. healthcare system and its performance indicators compared to other developed nations, with emphasis on health determinants, system components, and cost efficiency. Key areas covered include: Definitions and variation in health and health systems across nations, including WHO definitions and U.S. complexities Determinants of health: genetic, behavioral, social, environmental, and economic influences Levels of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary) and their application in care delivery Structural components of the U.S. system: government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors Performance domains: quality, equity, and efficiency in healthcare delivery Micro vs. macro efficiency, productive vs. allocative efficiency, and system cost-effectiveness U.S. healthcare expenditures: over $4.5 trillion in 2022, comparisons to G7 nations, and key cost drivers such as ambulatory care, administrative overhead, and obesity Ambulatory vs. inpatient care, system fragmentation, and rising outpatient utilization trends Global comparisons in health system design, financing models, and access to essential services This exam guide is ideal for students in MHA programs, as well as those pursuing coursework or careers in health policy, health systems management, comparative healthcare, and public health leadership. It also supports professionals aiming to understand or evaluate U.S. health system performance at both operational and strategic levels. Keywords: U.S. healthcare system, determinants of health, levels of prevention, ambulatory care, healthcare equity, cost efficiency, administrative costs, Medicare spending, micro vs. macro efficiency, health system comparison, outpatient services, G7 health data, wellness promotion, system fragmentation