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What are the factors that contribute most to premature death?
What are the factors that contribute most to premature death?
In the 1950s, there was a change in where healthcare services were provided compared to the 2000s. What was this change?
In the 1950s, there was a change in where healthcare services were provided compared to the 2000s. What was this change?
Which mode of paying for healthcare is most prevalent?
Which mode of paying for healthcare is most prevalent?
Which group is more likely to be employed but uninsured?
Which group is more likely to be employed but uninsured?
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Which group is more likely to be unemployed but uninsured?
Which group is more likely to be unemployed but uninsured?
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What is the main difference between regressive and progressive forms of financing?
What is the main difference between regressive and progressive forms of financing?
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Which type of insurance rate setting allows healthier groups to pay less for their insurance premium?
Which type of insurance rate setting allows healthier groups to pay less for their insurance premium?
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Which part of Medicare covers hospital care?
Which part of Medicare covers hospital care?
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What is the financing source for Medicare Part B?
What is the financing source for Medicare Part B?
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What is the eligibility requirement for Medicaid?
What is the eligibility requirement for Medicaid?
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What is the most popular type of health insurance coverage in the 1900s?
What is the most popular type of health insurance coverage in the 1900s?
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Which type of health insurance coverage offers the widest choice of providers and hospitals?
Which type of health insurance coverage offers the widest choice of providers and hospitals?
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What is the purpose of a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
What is the purpose of a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
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What is the main limitation of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)?
What is the main limitation of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)?
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Which factor contributes to health care inflation?
Which factor contributes to health care inflation?
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What is the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)?
What is the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)?
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What was one problem with the Fee For Service (FFS) payment model?
What was one problem with the Fee For Service (FFS) payment model?
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What is the current focus of cost containment in healthcare?
What is the current focus of cost containment in healthcare?
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Which factor contributes the least to premature death?
Which factor contributes the least to premature death?
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Which mode of paying for healthcare has become more prevalent in order to control premium costs?
Which mode of paying for healthcare has become more prevalent in order to control premium costs?
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Which mode of paying for healthcare is very expensive since there is no group discount?
Which mode of paying for healthcare is very expensive since there is no group discount?
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Which group is more likely to be employed but uninsured?
Which group is more likely to be employed but uninsured?
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What is the financing source for Medicare Part B?
What is the financing source for Medicare Part B?
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What is the main limitation of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)?
What is the main limitation of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)?
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Which type of health insurance coverage requires a PCP and has limited choice of physicians?
Which type of health insurance coverage requires a PCP and has limited choice of physicians?
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What is the main limitation of the Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) plan?
What is the main limitation of the Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) plan?
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Which type of health insurance coverage allows enrollees to self-refer to another physician and has a wide choice of providers and hospitals?
Which type of health insurance coverage allows enrollees to self-refer to another physician and has a wide choice of providers and hospitals?
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What is the main limitation of the Point of Service (POS) plan?
What is the main limitation of the Point of Service (POS) plan?
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Which type of insurance rate setting allows healthier groups to pay less for their insurance premium?
Which type of insurance rate setting allows healthier groups to pay less for their insurance premium?
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What is the financing source for Medicare Part A?
What is the financing source for Medicare Part A?
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What is the eligibility requirement for Medicaid?
What is the eligibility requirement for Medicaid?
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What are the financial barriers to insurance?
What are the financial barriers to insurance?
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Which type of payment model involves an established rate to cover a person's medical care for a specified time?
Which type of payment model involves an established rate to cover a person's medical care for a specified time?
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What is the main purpose of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)?
What is the main purpose of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)?
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What is the current focus of cost containment in healthcare?
What is the current focus of cost containment in healthcare?
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What is one challenge of setting fair rates based on patient health risks in risk-adjusted capitation?
What is one challenge of setting fair rates based on patient health risks in risk-adjusted capitation?
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