Health Systems and Economic Regulation
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What type of hospitals care for patients with specific conditions?

  • Specialty Hospitals (correct)
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Long Term Care Facilities
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • What type of care facilities provide basic physical care to elderly patients?

  • Extended care facilities
  • Assisted living facilities
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Residential care facilities (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of Home Health Care?

  • To provide treatment in medical offices
  • To provide treatment in long-term care facilities
  • To provide treatment in hospitals
  • To provide treatment in patient's homes (correct)
  • What is the main function of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

    <p>To regulate food and drug products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of services are provided by counseling centers?

    <p>Mental health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

    <p>To compile disease statistics and promote healthy living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of facilities provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services?

    <p>Extended care facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

    <p>To ensure safe work environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the primary health service delivery system in a health system?

    <p>Delivering healthcare to individuals and communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shift in payment approach in a transformed health system?

    <p>From pay for volume to pay for quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of patients in 21st-century healthcare?

    <p>Playing a larger role in making decisions about the future of health care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of quality assessment in a transformed health system?

    <p>Patient experience (outcomes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Health IT in 21st-century healthcare?

    <p>Enabling doctors to know how patients are doing over time and for patients to engage in new ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the assumption of the medical model in Western medicine?

    <p>Illness and disease require treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for establishing and enforcing standards to protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses?

    <p>Department of Labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of non-profit organizations in the healthcare industry?

    <p>Influencing laws, creating standards, and educating health professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of care does hospice provide to patients?

    <p>Palliative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the hospice movement?

    <p>To make patients' last days as pain-free and meaningful as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Public Health System in the healthcare industry?

    <p>Providing services to states and local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Veterans Administration in the healthcare industry?

    <p>Providing healthcare services to veterans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of government regulation in the healthcare industry?

    <p>To restore efficiency and/or equity in the healthcare market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of government regulation in the healthcare industry?

    <p>Fixing the price the physician receives for each visit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Health and Social Care proposal?

    <p>To increase and extend responsibilities substantially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the deregulation movement of the last two decades?

    <p>Reducing economic regulation of markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between economic regulation and social regulation?

    <p>Economic regulation limits competition, while social regulation promotes competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of economic regulation that limits competition?

    <p>Public franchises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of anti-trust policy?

    <p>To open markets up to new competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government intervention is focused on providing goods and services that are not supplied by the market?

    <p>Provide public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of social regulation?

    <p>To promote public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government intervention is focused on correcting for externalities?

    <p>Impose regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a national CPD system?

    <p>To improve clinical services and patient outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if health professionals fail to renew their license within five years?

    <p>They are notified to complete the requirements within a maximum period of six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of a national CPD system?

    <p>Improved patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activities can health professionals participate in to develop their professional performance?

    <p>Trainings, publications, seminars, courses, and workshops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if health professionals fail to fulfill the requirements after the expiration of the six-month period?

    <p>They are suspended and reported to the related association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Bylaw for Renewing Licenses of Health Professionals?

    <p>To ensure health professionals' accountability and meet patients’ needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the added value of CPD?

    <p>Increasing health professional’s productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a national CPD system on the health system?

    <p>Strengthening of the health system as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Principles in Health Systems

    • Primary health service delivery systems are essential for healthcare
    • A well-functioning health workforce is crucial for quality healthcare
    • Strong leadership and governance ensure quality healthcare
    • Health systems financing is vital for the sustainability of healthcare
    • Supplying medical products and technologies is necessary for quality healthcare
    • Health systems information is critical for informed decision-making
    • Households play a significant role in health systems

    Health System Transformation

    • Current health systems are often inefficient and expensive, with variable quality
    • Future health systems should prioritize quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care
    • Payment models are shifting from volume-based to value-based care
    • Quality assessment is evolving from process-based to patient-outcome-based

    21st Century Healthcare

    • Patients are taking a more active role in healthcare decision-making
    • Healthcare technology enables personalized care and patient engagement

    Health Services Classification

    Specialty Hospitals

    • Cancer hospitals focus on cancer treatment
    • Pediatric hospitals cater to children's health needs
    • Psychiatric hospitals provide mental health services
    • Rehabilitation centers offer therapy and rehab programs

    Long Term Care Facilities

    • Residential care provides basic physical care for elderly patients
    • Extended care facilities offer skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
    • Assisted living facilities provide basic services and medical care

    Home Health Care

    • Home health care involves nurses or professionals visiting patients at home
    • It is a cost-effective alternative to hospitalization or long-term care
    • Home health agencies are regulated to ensure quality care

    Medical and Dental Offices

    • Medical offices vary in size and specialty
    • Some offices treat a range of illnesses and conditions, while others specialize

    Mental Health Services

    • Counseling centers offer mental health support
    • Psychiatric clinics and hospitals provide specialized care
    • Chemical abuse treatment centers address addiction
    • Physical abuse treatment centers focus on child, spouse, and elderly abuse

    Regulatory Bodies

    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    • Regulates food and drug products sold to the public
    • Ensures safety and efficacy of medical products

    World Health Organization (WHO)

    • International agency promoting global health
    • Compiles disease statistics and investigates health issues
    • Sponsored by the United Nations

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

    • Establishes and enforces standards for workplace safety and health
    • Part of the U.S. Department of Labor

    Public Health System

    • Part of the Ministry of Health Department of Health and Human Services
    • Provides services to states and local communities
    • Examples of services include immunizations, environmental health, and health education

    Veterans Administration

    • Federally supported hospitals and services for veterans
    • Care for veterans who served in the armed forces

    Non-Profit Organizations

    • Also known as voluntary agencies
    • Focus on specific diseases or groups of diseases
    • Provide funding for research, education, and services

    Hospice Care

    • Provides palliative care for dying patients and their families
    • Emphasizes pain management and quality of life
    • Involves healthcare professionals and volunteers

    Regulations

    Economic Analysis of Regulation

    • Government interventions aim to restore efficiency and equity
    • Public interest theory justifies government regulation
    • Types of government interventions include providing public goods, correcting externalities, and imposing regulations

    Types of Regulation

    • Economic regulation: traditional form of regulation, industry-specific
    • Social regulation: newer form, focuses on health, safety, and environmental issues
    • Examples of economic regulation: public franchises, occupational licensing
    • Examples of social regulation: health and safety regulations, environmental regulations

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    This quiz covers key principles in health systems, including primary health service delivery, health workforce, leadership, and financing. It also explores the economic regulation of health markets.

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