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What is a characteristic of Medicare Part B?
What is a characteristic of Medicare Part B?
- Provides voluntary prescription drug benefit
- Funded by federal and state revenues
- Requires beneficiaries to pay a monthly premium (correct)
- Covers inpatient services
Who are termed 'dual-eligibles'?
Who are termed 'dual-eligibles'?
- Individuals receiving only Medicaid coverage
- Individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans
- Individuals who receive both Medicare and Medicaid coverage (correct)
- Individuals eligible for Medicare Part D
Which Act introduced Medicare Part C, known as Medicare + Choice?
Which Act introduced Medicare Part C, known as Medicare + Choice?
- 1997 Balanced Budget Act (correct)
- 2003 Prescription Drug Act
- 2014 Medicare Modernization Act
- 1965 Medicare Act
What percentage of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2014?
What percentage of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2014?
What is the primary reason why individuals participate in risk pools?
What is the primary reason why individuals participate in risk pools?
How is Medicaid funded?
How is Medicaid funded?
Why might low-income individuals find it challenging to participate in health insurance risk pools?
Why might low-income individuals find it challenging to participate in health insurance risk pools?
What determines the amount of federal matching funds a state receives for Medicaid?
What determines the amount of federal matching funds a state receives for Medicaid?
What is underinsurance in the context of health coverage?
What is underinsurance in the context of health coverage?
Which statement about the administration of Medicaid programs is true?
Which statement about the administration of Medicaid programs is true?
Why do high-deductible health plans fall under the category of underinsurance?
Why do high-deductible health plans fall under the category of underinsurance?
What role do healthy individuals play in maintaining risk pools?
What role do healthy individuals play in maintaining risk pools?
How does underinsurance affect access to healthcare services?
How does underinsurance affect access to healthcare services?
What is the consequence of not being part of a financing pool for individuals with high healthcare needs?
What is the consequence of not being part of a financing pool for individuals with high healthcare needs?
Why do some insured individuals face financial hardship despite having insurance?
Why do some insured individuals face financial hardship despite having insurance?
What factors can influence the composition of providers in a healthcare safety net?
What factors can influence the composition of providers in a healthcare safety net?
What is the term used by the Institute of Medicine to refer to practitioners and healthcare organizations caring for uninsured and vulnerable populations?
What is the term used by the Institute of Medicine to refer to practitioners and healthcare organizations caring for uninsured and vulnerable populations?
Which term is synonymous with 'core safety net providers' as mentioned in the text?
Which term is synonymous with 'core safety net providers' as mentioned in the text?
What type of care do core safety net providers offer to vulnerable populations?
What type of care do core safety net providers offer to vulnerable populations?
What is the primary mission of core safety net providers?
What is the primary mission of core safety net providers?
Which factor does NOT influence the composition of providers in a healthcare safety net according to the text?
Which factor does NOT influence the composition of providers in a healthcare safety net according to the text?
Why are core safety net providers also called 'providers of last resort'?
Why are core safety net providers also called 'providers of last resort'?
Why are core safety net providers essential for vulnerable populations?
Why are core safety net providers essential for vulnerable populations?
What is required to protect individuals from the unpredictability of severe illness?
What is required to protect individuals from the unpredictability of severe illness?
What program mandates that everyone must participate in some form of insurance or face a fine?
What program mandates that everyone must participate in some form of insurance or face a fine?
What is one reason many public hospitals are at risk of closure?
What is one reason many public hospitals are at risk of closure?
Which program is specifically mentioned as a source of revenue in the text?
Which program is specifically mentioned as a source of revenue in the text?
What does the individual mandate under The Accountable Care Act prevent insurance companies from doing?
What does the individual mandate under The Accountable Care Act prevent insurance companies from doing?
Which revenue source differs based on eligibility criteria and sources of revenue?
Which revenue source differs based on eligibility criteria and sources of revenue?
Why are health professionals in a unique position to advocate for strategies to bolster the safety net?
Why are health professionals in a unique position to advocate for strategies to bolster the safety net?
What is the primary purpose of risk pooling in health system financing?
What is the primary purpose of risk pooling in health system financing?
What percentage of ambulatory care in the United States does ED visits account for?
What percentage of ambulatory care in the United States does ED visits account for?
Which act guarantees screening and stabilizing treatment in the ED regardless of the patient’s ability to pay?
Which act guarantees screening and stabilizing treatment in the ED regardless of the patient’s ability to pay?
What contributes to higher use of the ED as the site of care by vulnerable patients?
What contributes to higher use of the ED as the site of care by vulnerable patients?
In 2012, what was the percentage of individuals with at least one ED visit among uninsured children?
In 2012, what was the percentage of individuals with at least one ED visit among uninsured children?
Why did Mr. Walsh's diabetes and hypertension not increase the cost of the premium for his new insurance plan?
Why did Mr. Walsh's diabetes and hypertension not increase the cost of the premium for his new insurance plan?
What preventive care benefits did Mr. Walsh and his family take advantage of in their new insurance policy?
What preventive care benefits did Mr. Walsh and his family take advantage of in their new insurance policy?
What did Mr. Walsh's primary care physician identify him having?
What did Mr. Walsh's primary care physician identify him having?
After losing health insurance sponsored by his employer, what did Mr. Walsh do?
After losing health insurance sponsored by his employer, what did Mr. Walsh do?
