D393 History of Healthcare in America exam
Questions with Correct Solutions
1993
Health Security Act
Provided bill for every citizen to have healthcare security card that gave unrestricted access to
medical care
1992
President Clinton established a task group on healthcare reform. Create a plan for universal
health coverage for all citizens and legal residence
What significant event happened in 1986?
President Ronald Reagan signed the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
What provision was included in the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act signed
in 1986?
Employers with 20 or more employees must provide healthcare benefits to workers who depart
from the firm.
1986
EMTALA - Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. Guarantees everyone access to
emergency services.
What major healthcare legislation was enacted in 2003?
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act
What specific component of Medicare was created as part of the 2003 legislation?
Medicare Part D
What restrictions does the 2003 law place on the federal government regarding drug pricing?
, Prohibits negotiation with drug companies and establishing a formulary
What is Smallpox and how was it eventually eradicated?
Disease caused by variola virus. Small puss-filled bumps all over the body. Eradicated by
universal childhood immunization programs, mass vaccination and target surveillance-
containment strategies.
In which year did Bellevue Hospital open?
1736
What is credited as the oldest hospital in the US?
Bellevue Hospital
What was the precursor to Bellevue Hospital?
Almshouses
What was the purpose of Bellevue Hospital and Charity Hospital?
To provide care to individuals regardless of status
Yellow Fever
1793 began the Yellow Fever plague in Philadelphia. Spread by mosquitos
How did most people receive healthcare treatment before doctors?
Herbs, potions, remedies. Also sweating, bleeding out, or vomiting. Most people receive their
healthcare from family.
1876
John Hopkins University was founded
1847
The American Medical Association is founded.
Questions with Correct Solutions
1993
Health Security Act
Provided bill for every citizen to have healthcare security card that gave unrestricted access to
medical care
1992
President Clinton established a task group on healthcare reform. Create a plan for universal
health coverage for all citizens and legal residence
What significant event happened in 1986?
President Ronald Reagan signed the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
What provision was included in the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act signed
in 1986?
Employers with 20 or more employees must provide healthcare benefits to workers who depart
from the firm.
1986
EMTALA - Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. Guarantees everyone access to
emergency services.
What major healthcare legislation was enacted in 2003?
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act
What specific component of Medicare was created as part of the 2003 legislation?
Medicare Part D
What restrictions does the 2003 law place on the federal government regarding drug pricing?
, Prohibits negotiation with drug companies and establishing a formulary
What is Smallpox and how was it eventually eradicated?
Disease caused by variola virus. Small puss-filled bumps all over the body. Eradicated by
universal childhood immunization programs, mass vaccination and target surveillance-
containment strategies.
In which year did Bellevue Hospital open?
1736
What is credited as the oldest hospital in the US?
Bellevue Hospital
What was the precursor to Bellevue Hospital?
Almshouses
What was the purpose of Bellevue Hospital and Charity Hospital?
To provide care to individuals regardless of status
Yellow Fever
1793 began the Yellow Fever plague in Philadelphia. Spread by mosquitos
How did most people receive healthcare treatment before doctors?
Herbs, potions, remedies. Also sweating, bleeding out, or vomiting. Most people receive their
healthcare from family.
1876
John Hopkins University was founded
1847
The American Medical Association is founded.
