U.S. Health Care System Overview
Adoption and Diffusion - ANSWER The spread of technology is influenced by market
demand, regulatory approvals, and reimbursement models.
Allocative Policies - ANSWER Policies distributing resources for public health initiatives.
Barriers to Care - ANSWER Challenges preventing access to health services.
Capitation - ANSWER Payment model providing fixed amount per patient regardless of
services.
Challenges in Access, Quality, and Cost - ANSWER The system struggles with balancing
these three elements.
Challenges in LTC - ANSWER Workforce shortages, quality of care, and the rising demand
due to aging populations.
Community Health Centers - ANSWER Local clinics providing comprehensive health
services.
Comparative Health Systems - ANSWER Analysis of health care systems in countries like
Canada.
Complex Structure - ANSWER The U.S. health care system is a mix of public and private
institutions with no central governing agency.
Cost Containment Strategies - ANSWER Methods to reduce waste and enhance health care
efficiency.
Cost Control Strategies - ANSWER Efforts like utilization review, selective contracting, and
price transparency.
Cultural Beliefs and Values - ANSWER American culture emphasizes individual
responsibility, self-determination, and the market justice principle.
Demographic Shifts - ANSWER Changes due to aging population increasing health service
demand.
Determinants of Health - ANSWER Environmental, behavioral, and socio-economic factors
that influence health outcomes.
Education and Training - ANSWER Extensive and costly training requirements contribute to
workforce imbalances.
Educational and Training Pathways - ANSWER Barriers affecting health care workforce
distribution.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - ANSWER EHRs have transformed data management but
come with challenges related to privacy, interoperability, and implementation costs.
Epidemiology and Data Use - ANSWER The role of public health in tracking disease patterns
and guiding interventions.
Adoption and Diffusion - ANSWER The spread of technology is influenced by market
demand, regulatory approvals, and reimbursement models.
Allocative Policies - ANSWER Policies distributing resources for public health initiatives.
Barriers to Care - ANSWER Challenges preventing access to health services.
Capitation - ANSWER Payment model providing fixed amount per patient regardless of
services.
Challenges in Access, Quality, and Cost - ANSWER The system struggles with balancing
these three elements.
Challenges in LTC - ANSWER Workforce shortages, quality of care, and the rising demand
due to aging populations.
Community Health Centers - ANSWER Local clinics providing comprehensive health
services.
Comparative Health Systems - ANSWER Analysis of health care systems in countries like
Canada.
Complex Structure - ANSWER The U.S. health care system is a mix of public and private
institutions with no central governing agency.
Cost Containment Strategies - ANSWER Methods to reduce waste and enhance health care
efficiency.
Cost Control Strategies - ANSWER Efforts like utilization review, selective contracting, and
price transparency.
Cultural Beliefs and Values - ANSWER American culture emphasizes individual
responsibility, self-determination, and the market justice principle.
Demographic Shifts - ANSWER Changes due to aging population increasing health service
demand.
Determinants of Health - ANSWER Environmental, behavioral, and socio-economic factors
that influence health outcomes.
Education and Training - ANSWER Extensive and costly training requirements contribute to
workforce imbalances.
Educational and Training Pathways - ANSWER Barriers affecting health care workforce
distribution.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - ANSWER EHRs have transformed data management but
come with challenges related to privacy, interoperability, and implementation costs.
Epidemiology and Data Use - ANSWER The role of public health in tracking disease patterns
and guiding interventions.
