39 Questions
What is the main task of the Department of Health in the Philippine health system?
Ensure effective stewardship of the entire health system
Which legislative act in 1988 aimed to reduce drug expenditure by promoting nonbranded medicines?
Generics Act
What was the purpose of the 1986 Milk Code in the Philippine health system?
Promote breastfeeding and nutrition
What was the significant change brought about by the 1991 RA 7160 'Local Government Code'?
Transfer responsibility of health service provisions to local government units
Which milestone in 1982 addressed issues such as poor accessibility, inequity, and efficiency in the Philippine health system?
Reorganization of DOH
What was the primary focus of the Philippine health system in 1970 regarding healthcare provision?
'Developed a largely centralized government-funded & operated health care system'
'Prevention and nutrition to promote breastfeeding' was a key component of which event in 1986?
'Milk Code 1986'
'Integrated public health and hospital services' was a major development during which year in the Philippine health system?
'1982: Reorganization of DOH'
'Developed a largely centralized government-funded & operated health care system' was characteristic of which phase in the Philippine health system's history?
'1970: Primary Health Care for All'
What does the term 'stewardship' refer to in the context of health systems?
Overall system oversight by the government
Which building block of the health system focuses on ensuring a sufficient and fairly distributed workforce for best health outcomes?
Health workforce
What is the main role of the government in terms of 'stewardship' in a health system?
Setting direction, context, and policies for the entire health system
Which aspect is considered a priority in strengthening health systems according to the framework mentioned?
Ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective services
What is the key responsibility of the government in terms of 'stewardship' in a health system?
Overseeing the overall health system
Which building block of the health system focuses on the management of resources like medications and medical equipment?
Resource management
What is a key feature of the Bismarck Model of revenue collection in the health system framework?
Employees and employers both contribute to sickness funds.
Which country is NOT associated with implementing the Bismarck Model of risk pooling in its health system?
Great Britain
What distinguishes the Beveridge Model from the Bismarck Model in terms of revenue collection?
Tax payments fund health services.
Which action is NOT a source of revenue collection in the health system?
Direct Donations
In the WHO Health System Framework, what does the interconnectedness refer to?
The interdependence of various components within the healthcare system.
Which country is NOT typically associated with implementing the Beveridge Model in its health system?
Germany
What is the main goal of a health system in terms of financial contribution?
Protecting families from financial hardship due to health care expenses
Which function of a health system involves providing preventive, clinical, restorative, and palliative care services to improve health?
Health service provision
In terms of health system goals, what is the difference between 'equality' and 'equity'?
Equality means everyone receives the same services, while equity means services are provided based on needs.
According to Roemer (1991), how is a health system defined?
An arrangement of parts and interconnections
What does WHO (2000) refer to when mentioning 'health actions' in relation to a health system?
Actions aimed at improving population's health
Which component is considered the most visible function within a health system?
Health service provision
What is the main purpose of the National Health Insurance Act implemented in 1995 in the Philippines?
Guarantee financial protection for all citizens
What is the key objective of the Access to Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act enacted in 2008 in the Philippines?
Promote and ensure access to affordable quality drugs and medicines for all
What was the primary goal of the Health Sector Reform Agenda introduced in 1996 in the Philippines?
Improve the way health care is delivered, regulated, and financed
What was the significance of the 2013 Sin Taxes for Health initiative in the Philippines?
Aimed to generate extra revenue for the Department of Health by discouraging harmful consumption of alcohol and tobacco
What was the focus of the Universal Health Care Law implemented in 2019 in the Philippines?
Enroll all Filipino citizens automatically in the National Health Insurance Program
What was the aim of the FOURmula One (F1) for Health initiative introduced in 2005 in the Philippines?
Adopt an operational framework to undertake reforms with speed, precision, and effective coordination
What does the Leadership and Governance aspect of the Philippine health system entail?
Developing strategic policies and building partnerships
What significant change was implemented by the 1979 adoption of Primary Health Care in the Philippines?
Encouraging participatory management of local health care systems
What was the main goal of the Generics Act passed in 1988 in the Philippines?
Writing prescriptions with generic drug names to reduce expenditure
What did the 1986 Milk Code focus on in the Philippine health system?
Advocating for nutrition and breastfeeding
What did the 1982 reorganization of the Department of Health (DOH) address in the Philippine health system?
Integrating public health and hospital services to improve accessibility
What was the primary goal of RA 7160 'Local Government Code' enacted in 1991 in the Philippines?
Empowering local government units with health service responsibilities
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