ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS / COMPLETE
ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED &
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
What are the 2 reasons Medicare is the most influential insurance
program affecting the U.S. health care system-
ANSWERS-1. it is the largest single payer of health care services in the
US
2. It is organized and managed by the federal gov.
Why is it important for therapists to understand Medicare-ANSWERS-1.
It is a powerful program and other companies model after its medical
policies
2. any changes in Medicare can affect how you deliver services and
documentation
When was Medicare enacted-ANSWERS-1965
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, Where was medical care initially provided-ANSWERS-in pts homes and
then as technology progressed in institutions. However people had
little financial resources to pay for it.
What began to call for improved access to med care for people with
limited financial resources-ANSWERS-social movements
WHat type of health care did European countries began to institiute as
a result of social mvmts in the late 19th century-ANSWERS-Universal
health care
does the U.S have a universal health care system.-ANSWERS-no, but
efforts have been made to have one since 1912
WHat percentage of the elderly did not have health ins. for HOSPITAL
CARE-ANSWERS-1 in 2 in 1960's
HOw do the elderly differ in their financial resources and need for
health care-ANSWERS-they have an increased need and fewer
financial resources to pay for it
WHo passed the Medicare law and which president signed the law-
ANSWERS-Congress passed it and Johnson signed it.
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