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Which factor contributes the most to premature death?
Which factor contributes the most to premature death?
- Lifestyle and Behaviors (correct)
- Social and Environmental Factors
- Genetic factors
- Medical Care
In the 1950s, there was a shift in where healthcare services were provided. What was this shift?
In the 1950s, there was a shift in where healthcare services were provided. What was this shift?
- Towards doctors offices
- Towards outpatient centers
- Towards hospitals (correct)
- Towards patient's homes
Which mode of paying for healthcare is most prevalent?
Which mode of paying for healthcare is most prevalent?
- Medicare
- Out of Pocket
- Individual Private Insurance
- 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?
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Why has there been an increase in out of pocket payments for healthcare?
Why has there been an increase in out of pocket payments for healthcare?
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Premature Death Factors
- Behavioral choices (e.g. diet, physical activity, smoking) contribute the most to premature death.
Shift in Healthcare Services
- In the 1950s, there was a shift from inpatient hospital care to outpatient care.
Healthcare Payment Modes
- Employment-based private insurance is the most prevalent mode of paying for healthcare.
Initial Purpose of Employment-Based Private Insurance
- The initial purpose of Employment-Based Private Insurance was to attract and retain workers during World War II, when wages were frozen.
Increase in Out-of-Pocket Payments
- There has been an increase in out-of-pocket payments for healthcare due to rising healthcare costs and increasing cost-sharing by insurance plans.
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