Why is it important to study the healthcare systems of other nations around the world? correct
answers All of the above are valid reasons to study global healthcare system
How does the US healthcare system perform overall? correct answers There is high variance in
quality, cost, and access throughout the country
Select the best choice that properly defines a system? correct answers A set of connected things
or parts forming a complex whole
A series of events, procedures, or interactions that produces an outcome
A set of principles or procedures to which something is organized
All of the above
*answer is all of the above
Which of the following is the ultimate goal of a healthcare system? correct answers Provide
universal access to high quality, affordable healthcare
What is meant by the term universal coverage? correct answers All citizens within a country
have access to healthcare insurance, regardless of individual circumstance
Select the nation listed below that does NOT provide universal access to healthcare correct
answers The United States
What is globalization? correct answers The interaction and integration among the people,
companies, and government of different nations
Which of the following would NOT be an effective measure of the overall quality of a healthcare
system? correct answers Patient insurance status such as insured or uninsured
Which of the following would NOT be an effective measure of overall access within a healthcare
system? correct answers Patient satisfaction rates such as HCAHPS scores
Which of the following would NOT be an effective measure of the overall cost of a healthcare
system? correct answers Patient's tax bracket as those with lower socio-economic status have
higher rates of being uninsured
Which are the 4 components of a healthcare system? correct answers People, parts, inter-
relationships, and culture
When referencing healthcare systems, the term centralized means: correct answers Regulations
and oversight of the system is organized at the federal level
Select the country that has a healthcare system that is centralized in ALL aspects of their system
(healthcare delivery & health insurance): correct answers United Kingdom
, When referencing healthcare systems, the term decentralized means: correct answers Regulations
and oversight of the system is left to the responsibility of individual regions or states
Select the country that has a healthcare system that is decentralized in ALL aspects of their
system (healthcare delivery & health insurance): correct answers Germany
What healthcare model is utilized in the United Kingdom? correct answers Beveridge model
What healthcare model is utilized in Germany? correct answers Bismarck model
What healthcare model is utilized in Singapore? correct answers National health insurance model
What healthcare model is utilized in the rural areas of Africa and South America? correct
answers Out-of-pocket model
Of the countries listed below, which utilizes the National Health Insurance Model? correct
answers Canada
What are social programs as it pertains to healthcare? correct answers Programs that are provided
by the government to help those less fortunate access health and healthcare services
Which populations does the Medicare program cover in the United States? correct answers
Elderly, Disabled, those with end-stage renal disease
Which of the following healthcare models best represents Medicare? correct answers National
health insurance model
Which of the following is covered by Medicare, Part A? correct answers Inpatient services such
as a hospital stay
Which of the following is covered by Medicare, Part B? correct answers Outpatient services and
physician fees
Which of the following is covered by Medicare, Part C? correct answers Portion of Medicare that
can be purchased separately to have insurance services provided by a private health insurance
organization
Which of the following is covered by Medicare, Part D? correct answers Prescription
medications
Which best describes the population that the Medicaid program covers in the United States?
correct answers Low socio-economic status, pregnant woman, those who recently gave birth
within the past 12 months