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Which factor contributes the most to premature death according to the text?
Which factor contributes the most to premature death according to the text?
- Medical Care
- Genetic
- Social and Environmental Factors
- Lifestyle And Behaviors (correct)
What was the main change in where healthcare services were provided from the 1950s to the 2000s?
What was the main change in where healthcare services were provided from the 1950s to the 2000s?
- Movement towards outpatient centers
- Movement towards doctors offices
- Movement towards patient's homes
- Movement towards hospitals (correct)
Which mode of paying for healthcare is the most prevalent according to the text?
Which mode of paying for healthcare is the most prevalent according to the text?
- Individual Private Insurance
- Government Financing and Subsidies
- Out of Pocket
- Employment-Based Private Insurance (correct)
What was the initial purpose of Employment-Based Private Insurance?
What was the initial purpose of Employment-Based Private Insurance?
Which type of insurance is very expensive since there is no group discount?
Which type of insurance is very expensive since there is no group discount?
What problem did an increase in out of pocket payments aim to control?
What problem did an increase in out of pocket payments aim to control?
Which group is more likely to be employed but uninsured?
Which group is more likely to be employed but uninsured?
What is one of the reasons why some employed individuals are uninsured?
What is one of the reasons why some employed individuals are uninsured?
Which group is more likely to be unemployed but uninsured?
Which group is more likely to be unemployed but uninsured?
Why is financing for healthcare considered regressive?
Why is financing for healthcare considered regressive?
What is one of the forms of financing for healthcare mentioned in the text?
What is one of the forms of financing for healthcare mentioned in the text?
Why are unemployed individuals with low income ineligible for Medicaid?
Why are unemployed individuals with low income ineligible for Medicaid?
Which type of insurance rating sets insurance rates based on a group's actual healthcare expenses in a prior period?
Which type of insurance rating sets insurance rates based on a group's actual healthcare expenses in a prior period?
Which part of Medicare covers hospital insurance?
Which part of Medicare covers hospital insurance?
Which program provides healthcare coverage for children from families at or below 200-300% of the Federal Poverty Level?
Which program provides healthcare coverage for children from families at or below 200-300% of the Federal Poverty Level?
What are the financial barriers to insurance?
What are the financial barriers to insurance?
What are the non-financial barriers to insurance?
What are the non-financial barriers to insurance?
What is one reason why the healthcare market is not a normal market?
What is one reason why the healthcare market is not a normal market?
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?
Which type of health insurance coverage has the most freedom for patients to self-direct care?
Which type of health insurance coverage has the most freedom for patients to self-direct care?
Which type of health insurance coverage requires a PCP responsible for healthcare and making referrals to specialists?
Which type of health insurance coverage requires a PCP responsible for healthcare and making referrals to specialists?
Which type of health insurance coverage combines fee-for-service and pre-paid insurance?
Which type of health insurance coverage combines fee-for-service and pre-paid insurance?
Which type of health insurance coverage is relatively inexpensive and emphasizes preventative care?
Which type of health insurance coverage is relatively inexpensive and emphasizes preventative care?
What does COBRA stand for and what is one of its limitations?
What does COBRA stand for and what is one of its limitations?
Which payment model involves an established rate to cover a person's medical care for a specified time?
Which payment model involves an established rate to cover a person's medical care for a specified time?
What is the purpose of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale?
What is the purpose of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale?
Which payment model involves a fee determined by the doctor and paid by the insurance provider?
Which payment model involves a fee determined by the doctor and paid by the insurance provider?
What is one advantage of capitation as a payment model?
What is one advantage of capitation as a payment model?
What was a focus of cost containment in the 1910s?
What was a focus of cost containment in the 1910s?
What is the current focus of cost containment?
What is the current focus of cost containment?
Which factor contributes the least to premature death according to the text?
Which factor contributes the least to premature death according to the text?
Which mode of paying for health care is the least prevalent according to the text?
Which mode of paying for health care is the least prevalent according to the text?
Which mode of paying for health care has the most unpredictability according to the text?
Which mode of paying for health care has the most unpredictability according to the text?
Which mode of paying for health care was initially introduced as a way to incentivize workers during WWII wage controls?
Which mode of paying for health care was initially introduced as a way to incentivize workers during WWII wage controls?
Which type of insurance rating sets insurance rates based on a group's average healthcare expenses in a prior period?
Which type of insurance rating sets insurance rates based on a group's average healthcare expenses in a prior period?
Which type of health insurance coverage is relatively inexpensive and emphasizes preventative care?
Which type of health insurance coverage is relatively inexpensive and emphasizes preventative care?
Which group is more likely to be uninsured due to working part-time or having multiple part-time jobs?
Which group is more likely to be uninsured due to working part-time or having multiple part-time jobs?
What is one reason why unemployed individuals with low income are ineligible for Medicaid?
What is one reason why unemployed individuals with low income are ineligible for Medicaid?
Which form of financing for healthcare takes a falling percentage of income as income increases?
Which form of financing for healthcare takes a falling percentage of income as income increases?
Which type of health insurance coverage is relatively inexpensive and emphasizes preventative care?
Which type of health insurance coverage is relatively inexpensive and emphasizes preventative care?
What is one of the limitations of COBRA?
What is one of the limitations of COBRA?
Why is financing for healthcare considered regressive?
Why is financing for healthcare considered regressive?
What is the purpose of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)?
What is the purpose of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)?
Which model of health care assumes the existence of illness or disease and emphasizes clinical diagnosis and medical interventions?
Which model of health care assumes the existence of illness or disease and emphasizes clinical diagnosis and medical interventions?
What is the main limitation of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)?
What is the main limitation of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)?
What is the main advantage of Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)?
What is the main advantage of Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)?
What is the main feature of Point of Service (POS) plans?
What is the main feature of Point of Service (POS) plans?
What is the main benefit of having access to health insurance for employees in large firms?
What is the main benefit of having access to health insurance for employees in large firms?
What is one of the risks that providers face in a fee-for-service reimbursement system?
What is one of the risks that providers face in a fee-for-service reimbursement system?
What is the main difference between fee-for-service and capitation payment models?
What is the main difference between fee-for-service and capitation payment models?
What is the purpose of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)?
What is the purpose of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)?
What is one advantage of capitation as a payment model?
What is one advantage of capitation as a payment model?
What was the focus of cost containment in the 1910s?
What was the focus of cost containment in the 1910s?
What is the current focus of cost containment?
What is the current focus of cost containment?
Which type of health insurance coverage provides coverage for hospital care and allows the choice of hospitals?
Which type of health insurance coverage provides coverage for hospital care and allows the choice of hospitals?
Which type of health insurance coverage provides coverage for physician and other outpatient services?
Which type of health insurance coverage provides coverage for physician and other outpatient services?
Which part of Medicare provides hospital insurance?
Which part of Medicare provides hospital insurance?
Which part of Medicare provides coverage for physician and outpatient services?
Which part of Medicare provides coverage for physician and outpatient services?
Which program provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and is financed by state and federal taxes?
Which program provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and is financed by state and federal taxes?
What is one of the financial barriers to insurance?
What is one of the financial barriers to insurance?
