Question 1

Some argue that a policy decision to invest in preventative care should be evaluated on the criterion of equity, since ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is inequitable to spend so much more money to treat diseases for those with unhealthy lifestyles in comparison to little spending on those with healthy lifestyles. 
B)  the cost benefit of preventing disease is so much stronger. 
C)  the efficiency of providing preventive care is not well established. 
D)  most believe that the U.S. health-care system is one of the most equitable in the world. 
A)  it is inequitable to spend so much more money to treat diseases for those with unhealthy lifestyles in comparison to little spending on those with healthy lifestyles. 
B)  the cost benefit of preventing disease is so much stronger. 
C)  the efficiency of providing preventive care is not well established. 
D)  most believe that the U.S. health-care system is one of the most equitable in the world.

Question 2

In the United States, health care is viewed as a ______, in contrast to many other developed countries, which consider health care to be a right.

Accepted Answer

A)  public good 
B)  merit good 
C)  pooled benefit 
D)  hybrid good 
A)  public good 
B)  merit good 
C)  pooled benefit 
D)  hybrid good

Question 3

Briefly explain why the United States has a health-care system that is considered pluralistic.

Accepted Answer

The health-care system in the United Sta

Question 4

Overall, the two broad problems that the U.S. health-care system faces overall right now are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate funding for prescription drugs and cost of Children's Health Care (SCHIP) 
B)  poor access to health care and insufficient funding for medical research 
C)  growing costs and poor access to health-care services 
D)  Medicare and Medicaid program inefficiencies and cost 
A)  inadequate funding for prescription drugs and cost of Children's Health Care (SCHIP) 
B)  poor access to health care and insufficient funding for medical research 
C)  growing costs and poor access to health-care services 
D)  Medicare and Medicaid program inefficiencies and cost

Question 5

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 6

Explore one reason the United States does not rank higher in health outcomes in comparison to other nations than it currently does.

Accepted Answer

Students may discuss a number of element

Question 7

Which federal agency is responsible for testing and approving medical devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  National Institutes of Health 
C)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
D)  Surgeon General's Office 
A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  National Institutes of Health 
C)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
D)  Surgeon General's Office

Question 8

In the United States, health care is viewed as something one has to earn, or a ______, rather than as a right to which all citizens are entitled.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States, health care is...

Question 9

National health insurance is also known as ______.

Accepted Answer

single pay

Question 10

One of the most promising ways to reduce health-care costs may be to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize preventive health care 
B)  set up pilot tests in states 
C)  expand Medicaid 
D)  pay physicians and hospitals using fees for services instead of the current system, salaries. 
A)  emphasize preventive health care 
B)  set up pilot tests in states 
C)  expand Medicaid 
D)  pay physicians and hospitals using fees for services instead of the current system, salaries.

Question 11

______ means that individuals can take guaranteed coverage with them if they change jobs, and they do not have to endure the waiting period that policies often impose to limit coverage of preexisting conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ means that individuals can take guaranteed...

Question 12

Which statement best describes the main reasons for increasing costs of the U.S. health-care system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost of physician services and the SCHIP program 
B)  major investments in medical research, fee hikes by hospitals, and government regulation 
C)  growth in malpractice insurance, expansion of Medicaid, and excessive government involvement 
D)  growing demand for services, high-administrative costs, and unregulated technology 
A)  cost of physician services and the SCHIP program 
B)  major investments in medical research, fee hikes by hospitals, and government regulation 
C)  growth in malpractice insurance, expansion of Medicaid, and excessive government involvement 
D)  growing demand for services, high-administrative costs, and unregulated technology

Question 13

In 2016, the number of uninsured Americans reached a high of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  25 million 
D)  30 million 
A)  15 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  25 million 
D)  30 million

Question 14

The ______ is primarily responsible for federal health science research.

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgeon General's Office 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  Food and Drug Administration 
D)  National Institutes of Health 
A)  Surgeon General's Office 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  Food and Drug Administration 
D)  National Institutes of Health

Question 15

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 16

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 17

The ______ helps to ensure that children living in poverty have medical coverage.

Accepted Answer

Children's

Question 18

Expansion of a type of health care called ______ can help reduce the costs of health care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Expansion of a type of health care...

Question 19

Should the government require a greater emphasis on preventative health care? Provide an argument for such a plan. Then provide an argument opponents of the plan might use. Examine the economic, political, and ethical/equity issues associated with the issue.

Accepted Answer

Students can discuss how preventative ca

Question 20

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

Some argue that a policy decision to invest in preventative care should be evaluated on the criterion of equity, since ______.

In the United States, health care is viewed as a ______, in contrast to many other developed countries, which consider health care to be a right.

Briefly explain why the United States has a health-care system that is considered pluralistic.

Overall, the two broad problems that the U.S. health-care system faces overall right now are ______.

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

Explore one reason the United States does not rank higher in health outcomes in comparison to other nations than it currently does.

Which federal agency is responsible for testing and approving medical devices?

In the United States, health care is viewed as something one has to earn, or a ______, rather than as a right to which all citizens are entitled.

National health insurance is also known as ______.

One of the most promising ways to reduce health-care costs may be to ______.

______ means that individuals can take guaranteed coverage with them if they change jobs, and they do not have to endure the waiting period that policies often impose to limit coverage of preexisting conditions.

Which statement best describes the main reasons for increasing costs of the U.S. health-care system?

In 2016, the number of uninsured Americans reached a high of ______.

The ______ is primarily responsible for federal health science research.

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

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

The ______ helps to ensure that children living in poverty have medical coverage.

Expansion of a type of health care called ______ can help reduce the costs of health care.

Should the government require a greater emphasis on preventative health care? Provide an argument for such a plan. Then provide an argument opponents of the plan might use. Examine the economic, political, and ethical/equity issues associated with the issue.

______ provide 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.

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Exam 8: Health Care Policy

Some argue that a policy decision to invest in preventative care should be evaluated on the criterion of equity, since ______.

In the United States, health care is viewed as a ______, in contrast to many other developed countries, which consider health care to be a right.

Briefly explain why the United States has a health-care system that is considered pluralistic.

Overall, the two broad problems that the U.S. health-care system faces overall right now are ______.

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

Explore one reason the United States does not rank higher in health outcomes in comparison to other nations than it currently does.

Which federal agency is responsible for testing and approving medical devices?

In the United States, health care is viewed as something one has to earn, or a ______, rather than as a right to which all citizens are entitled.

National health insurance is also known as ______.

One of the most promising ways to reduce health-care costs may be to ______.

______ means that individuals can take guaranteed coverage with them if they change jobs, and they do not have to endure the waiting period that policies often impose to limit coverage of preexisting conditions.

Which statement best describes the main reasons for increasing costs of the U.S. health-care system?

In 2016, the number of uninsured Americans reached a high of ______.

The ______ is primarily responsible for federal health science research.

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

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

The ______ helps to ensure that children living in poverty have medical coverage.

Expansion of a type of health care called ______ can help reduce the costs of health care.

Should the government require a greater emphasis on preventative health care? Provide an argument for such a plan. Then provide an argument opponents of the plan might use. Examine the economic, political, and ethical/equity issues associated with the issue.

______ provide 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.

Public Policy and Politics

Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Understanding Public Policy Making

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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