Exam 18: Extension 4: Focus On: Health Policy

The U.S. Public Health Corps, started during the Adams presidency, is known today as __________.

All congressional Republicans opposed the Affordable Care Act because they were opposed to __________.

What would be an example of government health protecting the physical security of the nation?

List and describe some current government health care programs.

What era in American history introduced the National Quarantine Act to prevent the spread of contagious diseases?

Describe how the Supreme Court answered the legal questions concerning the Affordable Care Act in 2012.

Describe a government agency that deals with public health.

Name two reasons health care costs are so expensive in the United States.

Under the Affordable Care Act, who is exempt from the coverage penalty?

Which famous First Lady was a vigorous spokesperson for social justice?

Medicaid is a government program that provides medical coverage for the __________.

The individual mandate feature of the Affordable Care Act is opposed by who?

What makes the quality of health care in the Unitied States inadequate for many people?

The government role in public health began as __________.

Medicare funds basic medical expenses for the __________.

Explain some advantages and disadvantages of the 2010 Affordable Care Act.

What is the major role of the PHS?

What is the single-payer system?

Many hospitals are operated by corporations, meaning that many hospitals may be owned by __________.

What are some characteristics of the existing health care system?