MHA Health Policy and Advocacy 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Medicare

Answer

Medicare is the federal health insurance program established in 1965 primarily serving Americans aged 65 and older and qualifying disabled individuals.

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

Answer

CON laws require healthcare providers to obtain state approval before adding beds, services, or major equipment, aiming to control costs and ensure equitable access.

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)

Answer

The ACA's individual mandate required most Americans to maintain minimum essential health insurance coverage or pay a shared responsibility payment, though the penalty was reduced to $0 from 2019.

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

Answer

In a single-payer system, one public entity finances all healthcare services, eliminating multiple competing insurance companies and their associated administrative overhead.

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)

Answer

The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Devices and Radiological Health review and approve pharmaceuticals and medical devices before they can be marketed in the US.

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test

MHA Health Policy and Advocacy 1