MHA 708 Test 3 Global Health Systems Study Guide 2026 |
Complete Review | Graded A+
1. What was one of the primary goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
regarding children's health insurance?
To provide free healthcare for all children.
To eliminate all private health insurance.
To reduce the number of uninsured children.
To increase the age limit for dependent coverage.
2. What is the primary role of the World Health Organization (WHO) within the
United Nations (UN)?
To coordinate international health activities and respond to global
health emergencies.
To manage global economic policies.
To oversee international peacekeeping missions.
To regulate international trade agreements.
3. If a new healthcare service is introduced in Canada, what steps would likely
be taken to determine its reimbursement rate?
Reimbursement rates would be determined by patient demand and
market forces.
Healthcare providers would set their own prices without government
involvement.
Negotiations between the provincial government and healthcare
providers to establish a reimbursement agreement.
, Immediate implementation of a fixed reimbursement rate by the
federal government.
4. Describe the significance of government officials in the healthcare policy
process in China.
Government officials primarily focus on funding healthcare initiatives
without influencing policy.
Government officials are mainly responsible for managing healthcare
facilities.
Government officials have little impact on healthcare policy decisions.
Government officials play a crucial role in shaping and
implementing healthcare policies that affect the entire population.
5. What is a gatekeeper?
Typically, the government
A primary care physician who screens patients prior to referring
them to a specialist.
A physician who blocks the review of another physician in an attempt
to protect her/him
None of the above
6. What is the name of the UN body responsible for coordinating the global
response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
WHO (World Health Organization)
WHO
UNICEF
UNDP
,7. Describe how Sweden's Medicare system is funded and the implications of
this funding model on healthcare access.
Funding comes from individual contributions, leading to unequal
access to healthcare.
Sweden's Medicare is primarily funded by the government, which
ensures universal access to healthcare services for its citizens.
Sweden's Medicare is funded by non-profit organizations, which
creates a competitive healthcare market.
Sweden's Medicare relies on private insurance, limiting access to those
who can afford it.
8. Describe how Medicaid eligibility varies by age and income level in the
United States.
Medicaid is primarily for high-income families.
Medicaid is only available to elderly individuals with no income.
Medicaid eligibility includes low-income individuals and families,
with specific provisions for children, pregnant women, the elderly,
and those with disabilities.
Medicaid covers all individuals equally regardless of age or income.
9. Describe the role of safety net providers in the healthcare system.
Safety net providers only offer preventive care services to insured
individuals.
Safety net providers primarily focus on high-income patients to
maximize profits.
Safety net providers are responsible for developing health policies for
the government.
, Safety net providers play a crucial role in ensuring access to
healthcare for underserved populations, often providing essential
services without regard to patients' financial status.
10. What is the role of the Executive Board of the WHO?
To perform medical research.
To support the World Health Assembly.
To develop regional committees.
To coordinate international health missions.
11. Major features of the ACA included (but were not limited to)
Expansion of Medicaid
More funding for prevention and public health
Individual mandates
Reforming insurance
All of the above
12. The Affordable Care Act was designed to provide insurance coverage for
how many people in the U.S. who were uninsured at the time of its passing
(2010)?
42 million
12 million
32 million
22million
Complete Review | Graded A+
1. What was one of the primary goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
regarding children's health insurance?
To provide free healthcare for all children.
To eliminate all private health insurance.
To reduce the number of uninsured children.
To increase the age limit for dependent coverage.
2. What is the primary role of the World Health Organization (WHO) within the
United Nations (UN)?
To coordinate international health activities and respond to global
health emergencies.
To manage global economic policies.
To oversee international peacekeeping missions.
To regulate international trade agreements.
3. If a new healthcare service is introduced in Canada, what steps would likely
be taken to determine its reimbursement rate?
Reimbursement rates would be determined by patient demand and
market forces.
Healthcare providers would set their own prices without government
involvement.
Negotiations between the provincial government and healthcare
providers to establish a reimbursement agreement.
, Immediate implementation of a fixed reimbursement rate by the
federal government.
4. Describe the significance of government officials in the healthcare policy
process in China.
Government officials primarily focus on funding healthcare initiatives
without influencing policy.
Government officials are mainly responsible for managing healthcare
facilities.
Government officials have little impact on healthcare policy decisions.
Government officials play a crucial role in shaping and
implementing healthcare policies that affect the entire population.
5. What is a gatekeeper?
Typically, the government
A primary care physician who screens patients prior to referring
them to a specialist.
A physician who blocks the review of another physician in an attempt
to protect her/him
None of the above
6. What is the name of the UN body responsible for coordinating the global
response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
WHO (World Health Organization)
WHO
UNICEF
UNDP
,7. Describe how Sweden's Medicare system is funded and the implications of
this funding model on healthcare access.
Funding comes from individual contributions, leading to unequal
access to healthcare.
Sweden's Medicare is primarily funded by the government, which
ensures universal access to healthcare services for its citizens.
Sweden's Medicare is funded by non-profit organizations, which
creates a competitive healthcare market.
Sweden's Medicare relies on private insurance, limiting access to those
who can afford it.
8. Describe how Medicaid eligibility varies by age and income level in the
United States.
Medicaid is primarily for high-income families.
Medicaid is only available to elderly individuals with no income.
Medicaid eligibility includes low-income individuals and families,
with specific provisions for children, pregnant women, the elderly,
and those with disabilities.
Medicaid covers all individuals equally regardless of age or income.
9. Describe the role of safety net providers in the healthcare system.
Safety net providers only offer preventive care services to insured
individuals.
Safety net providers primarily focus on high-income patients to
maximize profits.
Safety net providers are responsible for developing health policies for
the government.
, Safety net providers play a crucial role in ensuring access to
healthcare for underserved populations, often providing essential
services without regard to patients' financial status.
10. What is the role of the Executive Board of the WHO?
To perform medical research.
To support the World Health Assembly.
To develop regional committees.
To coordinate international health missions.
11. Major features of the ACA included (but were not limited to)
Expansion of Medicaid
More funding for prevention and public health
Individual mandates
Reforming insurance
All of the above
12. The Affordable Care Act was designed to provide insurance coverage for
how many people in the U.S. who were uninsured at the time of its passing
(2010)?
42 million
12 million
32 million
22million
