CHAPTER 11: THE HEALTH CARE
SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which best describes the principal factor behind ongoing legislation on the federal level related to health
care?
a. Change is needed to reflect differences in health needs today.
b. Efforts must be put in place to control constantly increasing costs.
c. There is a need to focus on the population as a whole.
d. Technological breakthroughs should be expanded - ANSWER ANS: b. Efforts must be put in place to
control constantly increasing costs
With the rapid growth of technology and increased demands on the private and public health care
subsystems, health care costs have become prohibitive. Cost-effectiveness and cost containment have
become critical driving forces as health care delivery system changes are made; however, cost-
effectiveness often conflicts with the provision of quality care.
Which best describes the most common organization for receiving personal health care in the United
States today?
a. A group of physicians all in a particular specialty group who share an office
b. Community health center that includes educational and social services
c. Fee for service by a physician in practice by himself or herself
, d. Managed care organization with capitated payments to providers, both professionals and
organizations - ANSWER ANS: d. Managed care organization with capitated payments to providers, both
professionals and organizations
Managed care has become a dominant paradigm in health care. This model has replaced fee for service
by a physician in independent practice or physicians in a group practice, and care in a community health
center.
Which best describes how voluntary health agencies fit into the overall health care system?
a. They fill in the gaps between services offered by private and public health systems.
b. They primarily serve as sources of financial aid for the underserved.
c. They supplement the effort of the public health care system.
d. They support research, education, and services for particular groups of patients. - ANSWER ANS: d.
They support research, education, and services for particular groups of patients.
Voluntary health agencies are committed to specific diseases, organ or body structures, health and
welfare of special groups, or particular phases of health. Philanthropic groups support research and
programs. These organizations provide major sources of help in preventing disease, promoting health,
treating illness, consumer education, and advocacy and research. Unfortunately, there continue to be
overlaps among private, voluntary, and public agencies, but without voluntary agencies, fewer services
would be available
Which level of government primarily establishes regulations and provides funding for health care?
a. Federal government
b. Local health departments
c. Regional health districts
SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which best describes the principal factor behind ongoing legislation on the federal level related to health
care?
a. Change is needed to reflect differences in health needs today.
b. Efforts must be put in place to control constantly increasing costs.
c. There is a need to focus on the population as a whole.
d. Technological breakthroughs should be expanded - ANSWER ANS: b. Efforts must be put in place to
control constantly increasing costs
With the rapid growth of technology and increased demands on the private and public health care
subsystems, health care costs have become prohibitive. Cost-effectiveness and cost containment have
become critical driving forces as health care delivery system changes are made; however, cost-
effectiveness often conflicts with the provision of quality care.
Which best describes the most common organization for receiving personal health care in the United
States today?
a. A group of physicians all in a particular specialty group who share an office
b. Community health center that includes educational and social services
c. Fee for service by a physician in practice by himself or herself
, d. Managed care organization with capitated payments to providers, both professionals and
organizations - ANSWER ANS: d. Managed care organization with capitated payments to providers, both
professionals and organizations
Managed care has become a dominant paradigm in health care. This model has replaced fee for service
by a physician in independent practice or physicians in a group practice, and care in a community health
center.
Which best describes how voluntary health agencies fit into the overall health care system?
a. They fill in the gaps between services offered by private and public health systems.
b. They primarily serve as sources of financial aid for the underserved.
c. They supplement the effort of the public health care system.
d. They support research, education, and services for particular groups of patients. - ANSWER ANS: d.
They support research, education, and services for particular groups of patients.
Voluntary health agencies are committed to specific diseases, organ or body structures, health and
welfare of special groups, or particular phases of health. Philanthropic groups support research and
programs. These organizations provide major sources of help in preventing disease, promoting health,
treating illness, consumer education, and advocacy and research. Unfortunately, there continue to be
overlaps among private, voluntary, and public agencies, but without voluntary agencies, fewer services
would be available
Which level of government primarily establishes regulations and provides funding for health care?
a. Federal government
b. Local health departments
c. Regional health districts
