MHA 710 / MHA710 EXAM 4: (LATEST
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Medicare and Medicaid were enacted by the Johnson
Administration in 1965 as amendments to which federal law
already existence? .....ANSWER.....Social Security Act
The most significant expansion of Medicaid since its inception
occurred in 1997 and is referred to as .....ANSWER.....SCHIP
Currently about 60% of all Americans younger than 65 living
below the poverty level receive assistance through Medicaid
.....ANSWER.....True
Which of the following statement is not true about Medicaid
expansion under the ACA? .....ANSWER.....In June 2012, the
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Supreme Court ruling made the expansion mandatory for the
states
The evidence seems to indicate that Medicaid coverage is
associated with better health outcomes when compared to
individuals with other forms of insurance .....ANSWER.....False
In 2015, the Medicaid overall spending was higher than
expected by .....ANSWER.....50%
Empirical research indicates that the expansion of Medicaid has
led to a number of unintended consequences, including
.....ANSWER.....an increase in the birthrate among the eligible
population
Which of the following statements is true about the Medicaid
program? .....ANSWER.....about 20% of total outlays are for
nursing home and home health care for the elderly
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Federal law establishes the Medicaid eligibility threshold for
pregnant women with children at a minimum of 133% of the
poverty level for all states .....ANSWER.....True
One of the best examples of managed competition in practice is:
.....ANSWER.....the Federal Employee Health Benefit Plan (FEHBP)
Individuals on opposite sides of the political spectrum typically
voice opposite viewpoints on universal coverage.
What is the difference between the two concepts?
.....ANSWER.....Universal access usually requires mandatory
participation; universal coverage is a voluntary system
Strictly followed, the single-payer model requires a ban on
private insurance for all covered medical services.
Which country follows this model most closely?
.....ANSWER.....Canada