MHA 710 LSUS Exam 4 Questions and
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Individuals on opposite sides of the political spectrum typically voice opposite viewpoints on
universal access and universal coverage. All of the statements concerning the two concepts are
true except which of the following? - ANSWERS -Universal access usually requires mandatory
participation; universal coverage is a voluntary system
Some policymakers would like us to believe several myths about employer-sponsored insurance.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWERS -Like all business expenses, employers
pass on the cost of EST to customers as higher prices and workers as lower wages
Research indicates that the 2014 expansion of Medicaid has led to a number of unintended
consequences including: - ANSWERS -higher per capita spending on the expansion population
than anticipated.
Which of the following statements is true about the Medicaid program? - ANSWERS -The
majority of total outlays are for the elderly and disabled.
One of the reasons the 2008 Oregon Experiment was so important is because it(s): - ANSWERS -
experimental design included random selection of the treatment and control groups.
Which of the following countries placed highest on the healthcare access and quality (HAQ)
index? - ANSWERS -Switzerland
The average federal medical assistance (FMAP) percentage across the United States received by
the typical state is approximately what percentage of overall Medicaid spending? - ANSWERS -
60 %
, How do individuals spending their own money behave differently than those spending someone
else's money? - ANSWERS -Individuals spending their own money look for the best value given
the price.
Of the four categories of the Medicaid-eligible population, which of these could benefit by
opening up the health exchanges to some degree of privatization? - ANSWERS -Adults
A collectively financed medical care system that provides universal coverage to a basic benefits
package for everyone, including the ability to purchase additional coverage with a supplemental
insurance policy: - ANSWERS -may not be equal but is welfare enhancing for everyone.
Which of the following provisions included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was responsible for
the largest number of newly insured? - ANSWERS -Expansion of Medicaid
The most costly expansion of Medicaid since its inception is referred to as: - ANSWERS -The
State Children's Health Insurance Program.
- ANSWERS -In 2008, the state of Oregon used a lottery to extend Medicaid coverage to an
additional 10,000 residents (often called the Oregon Experiment). Two years after enrollment,
the lottery winners (the treatment group):
Which of the following statements is most true regarding the experience of reforming medical
care in the United States? - ANSWERS -Moral hazard is a powerful force.
Which of the following statements is true about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? - ANSWERS -The
final version of the Affordable Care Act passed without a single Republican voting in favor of it.
What is the name of the health care reform feature where employers can either provide health
care coverage to their employees or pay a payroll tax to fund government-provided insurance? -
ANSWERS -Play-or-pay
Answers5
Individuals on opposite sides of the political spectrum typically voice opposite viewpoints on
universal access and universal coverage. All of the statements concerning the two concepts are
true except which of the following? - ANSWERS -Universal access usually requires mandatory
participation; universal coverage is a voluntary system
Some policymakers would like us to believe several myths about employer-sponsored insurance.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWERS -Like all business expenses, employers
pass on the cost of EST to customers as higher prices and workers as lower wages
Research indicates that the 2014 expansion of Medicaid has led to a number of unintended
consequences including: - ANSWERS -higher per capita spending on the expansion population
than anticipated.
Which of the following statements is true about the Medicaid program? - ANSWERS -The
majority of total outlays are for the elderly and disabled.
One of the reasons the 2008 Oregon Experiment was so important is because it(s): - ANSWERS -
experimental design included random selection of the treatment and control groups.
Which of the following countries placed highest on the healthcare access and quality (HAQ)
index? - ANSWERS -Switzerland
The average federal medical assistance (FMAP) percentage across the United States received by
the typical state is approximately what percentage of overall Medicaid spending? - ANSWERS -
60 %
, How do individuals spending their own money behave differently than those spending someone
else's money? - ANSWERS -Individuals spending their own money look for the best value given
the price.
Of the four categories of the Medicaid-eligible population, which of these could benefit by
opening up the health exchanges to some degree of privatization? - ANSWERS -Adults
A collectively financed medical care system that provides universal coverage to a basic benefits
package for everyone, including the ability to purchase additional coverage with a supplemental
insurance policy: - ANSWERS -may not be equal but is welfare enhancing for everyone.
Which of the following provisions included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was responsible for
the largest number of newly insured? - ANSWERS -Expansion of Medicaid
The most costly expansion of Medicaid since its inception is referred to as: - ANSWERS -The
State Children's Health Insurance Program.
- ANSWERS -In 2008, the state of Oregon used a lottery to extend Medicaid coverage to an
additional 10,000 residents (often called the Oregon Experiment). Two years after enrollment,
the lottery winners (the treatment group):
Which of the following statements is most true regarding the experience of reforming medical
care in the United States? - ANSWERS -Moral hazard is a powerful force.
Which of the following statements is true about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? - ANSWERS -The
final version of the Affordable Care Act passed without a single Republican voting in favor of it.
What is the name of the health care reform feature where employers can either provide health
care coverage to their employees or pay a payroll tax to fund government-provided insurance? -
ANSWERS -Play-or-pay
