MHA Health Policy and Advocacy

Question 1

Which federal program provides health insurance coverage to individuals aged 65 and older and certain disabled persons?

Accepted Answer

Medicare

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Medicaid

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CHIP

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TRICARE

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'certificate of need' (CON) law in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the expansion of healthcare facilities and services to control costs and prevent duplication

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To certify physicians for specialty practice

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To require hospitals to provide charity care

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To mandate electronic health record adoption

Question 3

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate required most Americans to do what?

Accepted Answer

Purchase health insurance or pay a penalty (effectively removed in 2019)

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Choose a primary care physician

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Enroll in a health savings account

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Participate in a wellness program

Question 4

What is 'single-payer' healthcare, as debated in US health policy?

Accepted Answer

A system in which one entity (typically the government) collects premiums and pays all healthcare claims

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A system where patients pay all costs out-of-pocket

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Insurance provided exclusively through employers

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A model where only one hospital exists per region

Question 5

Which agency is responsible for approving new drugs and medical devices for safety and efficacy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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The Joint Commission (TJC)

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Question 6

What is 'health equity' in the context of US health policy?

Accepted Answer

The attainment of the highest level of health for all people, eliminating disparities linked to social determinants

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Equal distribution of hospital beds across states

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Equal insurance premium rates for all demographics

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Standardized physician salaries across specialties