D391 HLTH 2012
Healthcare Ecosystems
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following best describes the concept of a
healthcare ecosystem?
- A. A system focused solely on hospital care
- B. An interconnected network of healthcare providers,
organizations, and stakeholders
- C. A financial model for healthcare reimbursement
- D. A regulatory framework for healthcare policies
- ANS: B. An interconnected network of healthcare
providers, organizations, and stakeholders
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, - Rationale: A healthcare ecosystem encompasses the
interconnected network of providers, organizations, and
stakeholders involved in delivering healthcare services.
2. What is the primary purpose of integrated care models in
healthcare ecosystems?
- A. To reduce the number of healthcare providers
- B. To improve care coordination and patient outcomes
- C. To increase healthcare costs
- D. To limit patient access to specialty care
- ANS: B. To improve care coordination and patient
outcomes
- Rationale: Integrated care models aim to improve care
coordination and patient outcomes by enhancing collaboration
among healthcare providers.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. _________ is the process of combining health information
from multiple sources to create a comprehensive patient record.
- ANS: Health information exchange (HIE)
- Rationale: HIE involves sharing health information across
different healthcare organizations to create a comprehensive
patient record and improve care.
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,4. The ___________ approach focuses on addressing the social
determinants of health to improve population health outcomes.
- ANS: Population health management
- Rationale: Population health management aims to address
social determinants of health and improve health outcomes for
entire populations.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Value-based care models focus on providing
high-quality care and improving patient outcomes rather than the
volume of services delivered.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Value-based care models prioritize high-quality
care and improved patient outcomes over the quantity of services
provided.
6. True or False: Fee-for-service reimbursement models
incentivize healthcare providers to deliver preventive care
services.
- ANS: False
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, - Rationale: Fee-for-service models incentivize providers
based on the volume of services rendered, not necessarily on
preventive care or outcomes.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are key components of a patient-
centered medical home (PCMH)? (Select all that apply)
- A. Comprehensive care
- B. Patient-centered care
- C. Limited access to providers
- D. Coordinated care
- ANS: A. Comprehensive care, B. Patient-centered care, D.
Coordinated care
- Rationale: PCMHs emphasize comprehensive care, patient-
centered care, and coordinated care to enhance patient outcomes
and satisfaction.
8. What strategies can healthcare ecosystems employ to reduce
healthcare disparities? (Select all that apply)
- A. Expanding access to primary care
- B. Promoting culturally competent care
- C. Reducing healthcare provider availability
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Healthcare Ecosystems
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following best describes the concept of a
healthcare ecosystem?
- A. A system focused solely on hospital care
- B. An interconnected network of healthcare providers,
organizations, and stakeholders
- C. A financial model for healthcare reimbursement
- D. A regulatory framework for healthcare policies
- ANS: B. An interconnected network of healthcare
providers, organizations, and stakeholders
©2025
, - Rationale: A healthcare ecosystem encompasses the
interconnected network of providers, organizations, and
stakeholders involved in delivering healthcare services.
2. What is the primary purpose of integrated care models in
healthcare ecosystems?
- A. To reduce the number of healthcare providers
- B. To improve care coordination and patient outcomes
- C. To increase healthcare costs
- D. To limit patient access to specialty care
- ANS: B. To improve care coordination and patient
outcomes
- Rationale: Integrated care models aim to improve care
coordination and patient outcomes by enhancing collaboration
among healthcare providers.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. _________ is the process of combining health information
from multiple sources to create a comprehensive patient record.
- ANS: Health information exchange (HIE)
- Rationale: HIE involves sharing health information across
different healthcare organizations to create a comprehensive
patient record and improve care.
©2025
,4. The ___________ approach focuses on addressing the social
determinants of health to improve population health outcomes.
- ANS: Population health management
- Rationale: Population health management aims to address
social determinants of health and improve health outcomes for
entire populations.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Value-based care models focus on providing
high-quality care and improving patient outcomes rather than the
volume of services delivered.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Value-based care models prioritize high-quality
care and improved patient outcomes over the quantity of services
provided.
6. True or False: Fee-for-service reimbursement models
incentivize healthcare providers to deliver preventive care
services.
- ANS: False
©2025
, - Rationale: Fee-for-service models incentivize providers
based on the volume of services rendered, not necessarily on
preventive care or outcomes.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are key components of a patient-
centered medical home (PCMH)? (Select all that apply)
- A. Comprehensive care
- B. Patient-centered care
- C. Limited access to providers
- D. Coordinated care
- ANS: A. Comprehensive care, B. Patient-centered care, D.
Coordinated care
- Rationale: PCMHs emphasize comprehensive care, patient-
centered care, and coordinated care to enhance patient outcomes
and satisfaction.
8. What strategies can healthcare ecosystems employ to reduce
healthcare disparities? (Select all that apply)
- A. Expanding access to primary care
- B. Promoting culturally competent care
- C. Reducing healthcare provider availability
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