Government Stewardship in Health Care
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What does the WHO define as stewardship in the context of health care?

  • The regulation of healthcare marketing practices
  • The promotion of individual healthcare choices
  • The oversight of private healthcare systems
  • The careful and responsible management of the well-being of the population (correct)

    • What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?

  • Externalities (correct)
  • Monopolies
  • Tariffs
  • Subsidies

    • Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?

  • Healthcare demand is based on need, not just wants and ability to pay (correct)
  • The free market is more efficient in providing healthcare services
  • Government intervention causes inefficiencies in healthcare provision
  • Healthcare providers are more responsive to market demands

    • What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?

    <p>Active pursuit of system-wide improvements beyond typical public health and purchasing roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?

    <p>To address uncertainty, externalities, information asymmetry, and demand criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?

    <p>Externalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?

    <p>Health care demand is based on needs rather than wants and ability to pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?

    <p>Active pursuit of system wide improvements beyond typical public health and purchasing roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the WHO's definition of stewardship in the context of health care?

    <p>The careful and responsible management of the well-being of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?

    <p>Health care demand is based on needs rather than wants and ability to pay, requiring responsible management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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