Question 1

In recent years, health-care spending has grown at what percent per year?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  7% 
C)  4% 
D)  2% 
A)  10% 
B)  7% 
C)  4% 
D)  2%

Question 2

What is national health insurance also known as?

Accepted Answer

Single-pay

Question 3

Part ______ of Medicare covers physician charges, diagnostic tests, and other charges than hospital stays.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 4

Why did President Clinton's Health Security Act of 1993 fail?

Accepted Answer

It did not

Question 5

Why is repealing the Affordable Care Act not feasible?

Accepted Answer

It would c

Question 6

Explain Veterans' Health Care. What is it intended to do and is easy receive service?

Accepted Answer

It is designed to serve the needs of U.S

Question 7

What has the transition in the United States from fee-for-service approaches to health care to managed care accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has held down medical costs and increased preventative care. 
B)  It has reduced demand. 
C)  It has insured most Americans. 
D)  It has increased the quality of medical services and expanded access. 
A)  It has held down medical costs and increased preventative care. 
B)  It has reduced demand. 
C)  It has insured most Americans. 
D)  It has increased the quality of medical services and expanded access.

Question 8

In 2016, the number of uninsured Americans was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  25 million 
D)  27 million 
A)  15 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  25 million 
D)  27 million

Question 9

Describe two examples of state policy innovations in health care. What were the policies and what did they set out to achieve? Were they successful? What approach to health care did these policies take? Did they serve as examples for later federal policy?

Accepted Answer

Students can choose, from the text, the

Question 10

What did many state Republican governors and legislators do concerning the creation of state health-care exchanges?

Accepted Answer

A)  They embraced the idea, lauding the ability of individual states to tailor the exchanges to their own needs. 
B)  They refused to set up state exchanges as a way of showing discontent with the federal law. 
C)  Although they were reluctant, they eventually set up the exchanges once the Supreme Court ordered them to. 
D)  They defied the federal law by not setting up exchanges, and many court cases are now pending. 
A)  They embraced the idea, lauding the ability of individual states to tailor the exchanges to their own needs. 
B)  They refused to set up state exchanges as a way of showing discontent with the federal law. 
C)  Although they were reluctant, they eventually set up the exchanges once the Supreme Court ordered them to. 
D)  They defied the federal law by not setting up exchanges, and many court cases are now pending.

Question 11

What is Medicare intended to do?

Accepted Answer

It was intended to help senior citizens,

Question 12

What is the purpose of public health agencies?

Accepted Answer

They counter the thr

Question 13

Explore the areas in which the United States ranks poorly.

Accepted Answer

Students may discuss a number

Question 14

What does the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) do?

Accepted Answer

Helps to ensure that

Question 15

Historically speaking, what has been one of the most common complaints about managed health-care systems?

Accepted Answer

The inappr

Question 16

In the United States, what are the leading causes of death?

Accepted Answer

A)  diseases that are due to unhealthy lifestyles (such as, heart disease and cancer) 
B)  infant mortality which is higher in the United States than in many other developed countries 
C)  deaths due to accidents 
D)  influenza and pneumonia due to the growing numbers of elderly persons in our population 
A)  diseases that are due to unhealthy lifestyles (such as, heart disease and cancer) 
B)  infant mortality which is higher in the United States than in many other developed countries 
C)  deaths due to accidents 
D)  influenza and pneumonia due to the growing numbers of elderly persons in our population

Question 17

By 2016, how many people had signed up for health insurance through exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 12 million 
B)  about 1 million 
C)  none 
D)  just less than 25 million 
A)  more than 12 million 
B)  about 1 million 
C)  none 
D)  just less than 25 million

Question 18

Which statement is true about the Affordable Care Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  As of September 2014, all lawsuits against it have been resolved and no more court cases are pending. 
B)  It is the second major overhaul of the U.S. health-care system since the Clinton plan did so in 1993. 
C)  It creates a single-payer system in the United States (a government takeover). 
D)  States have a great deal of discretion in what they choose to do under the act. 
A)  As of September 2014, all lawsuits against it have been resolved and no more court cases are pending. 
B)  It is the second major overhaul of the U.S. health-care system since the Clinton plan did so in 1993. 
C)  It creates a single-payer system in the United States (a government takeover). 
D)  States have a great deal of discretion in what they choose to do under the act.

Question 19

______ provide(s) health care by forming networks of physicians, hospitals, and other health-care providers; they supposedly control costs by monitoring and regulating the care patients can receive.

Accepted Answer

A)  State Health Insurance Programs (SHIPs) 
B)  Managed-care organizations or preferred providers 
C)  Insurance exchange organizations 
D)  Boutique health care 
A)  State Health Insurance Programs (SHIPs) 
B)  Managed-care organizations or preferred providers 
C)  Insurance exchange organizations 
D)  Boutique health care

Question 20

What are some examples of preventative health care?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive, long-term treatment of diseases and frequent doctor visits 
B)  regular physical examinations, diet and exercise, and health education 
C)  genetic modification and decentralizing health care to the states 
D)  centralizing medical knowledge to encourage more doctor visits and shifting a focus to treating symptoms of diseases rather than causes 
A)  aggressive, long-term treatment of diseases and frequent doctor visits 
B)  regular physical examinations, diet and exercise, and health education 
C)  genetic modification and decentralizing health care to the states 
D)  centralizing medical knowledge to encourage more doctor visits and shifting a focus to treating symptoms of diseases rather than causes

In recent years, health-care spending has grown at what percent per year?

What is national health insurance also known as?

Part ______ of Medicare covers physician charges, diagnostic tests, and other charges than hospital stays.

Why did President Clinton's Health Security Act of 1993 fail?

Why is repealing the Affordable Care Act not feasible?

Explain Veterans' Health Care. What is it intended to do and is easy receive service?

What has the transition in the United States from fee-for-service approaches to health care to managed care accomplished?

In 2016, the number of uninsured Americans was ______.

Describe two examples of state policy innovations in health care. What were the policies and what did they set out to achieve? Were they successful? What approach to health care did these policies take? Did they serve as examples for later federal policy?

What did many state Republican governors and legislators do concerning the creation of state health-care exchanges?

What is Medicare intended to do?

What is the purpose of public health agencies?

Explore the areas in which the United States ranks poorly.

What does the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) do?

Historically speaking, what has been one of the most common complaints about managed health-care systems?

In the United States, what are the leading causes of death?

By 2016, how many people had signed up for health insurance through exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act?

Which statement is true about the Affordable Care Act?

______ provide(s) health care by forming networks of physicians, hospitals, and other health-care providers; they supposedly control costs by monitoring and regulating the care patients can receive.

What are some examples of preventative health care?

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Exam 8: Health Care Policy

In recent years, health-care spending has grown at what percent per year?

What is national health insurance also known as?

Part ______ of Medicare covers physician charges, diagnostic tests, and other charges than hospital stays.

Why did President Clinton's Health Security Act of 1993 fail?

Why is repealing the Affordable Care Act not feasible?

Explain Veterans' Health Care. What is it intended to do and is easy receive service?

What has the transition in the United States from fee-for-service approaches to health care to managed care accomplished?

In 2016, the number of uninsured Americans was ______.

Describe two examples of state policy innovations in health care. What were the policies and what did they set out to achieve? Were they successful? What approach to health care did these policies take? Did they serve as examples for later federal policy?

What did many state Republican governors and legislators do concerning the creation of state health-care exchanges?

What is Medicare intended to do?

What is the purpose of public health agencies?

Explore the areas in which the United States ranks poorly.

What does the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) do?

Historically speaking, what has been one of the most common complaints about managed health-care systems?

In the United States, what are the leading causes of death?

By 2016, how many people had signed up for health insurance through exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act?

Which statement is true about the Affordable Care Act?

______ provide(s) health care by forming networks of physicians, hospitals, and other health-care providers; they supposedly control costs by monitoring and regulating the care patients can receive.

What are some examples of preventative health care?

Public Policy and Politics

Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Understanding Public Policymaking

Policy Analysis

Public Problems and Policy Alternatives

Assessing Policy Alternatives

Economic and Budgetary Policy

Welfare and Social Security Policy

Education Policy

Environmental and Energy Policy

Foreign Policy and Homeland Security

Politics, Analysis, and Policy Choice

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