Exam 1: The Historical and Contemporary Context for Healthcare Social Work Practice

The difficulty in creating universal access to healthcare services in the United States stems from a conflict of political, economic, and social values. Briefly describe some of the ways these areas of conflict have influenced and continue to influence the direction of healthcare reform.

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a. Political - Ideological differences of the Democrats (healthcare is a right) and Republicans (healthcare is a commodity); Reaganomics, and the more recent divisive, noncollaborative actions of the Republican and Democratic parties.
b. Economic - Special-interest groups made up of physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and innumerable other "special-interest groups" lobby the federal government to protect their piece of the profit-generating potential of the healthcare industry; escalating cost of healthcare.
c. Fear of Bolshevism and Communism, concern for the right of individual choice.

Americans have difficulty paying for healthcare and healthcare insurance and are satisfied with their healthcare system than individuals in other first-world countries.

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The first Charity Organization Societies (COS) in the United States did not offer direct relief but rather provided moral and spiritual "uplifting" to the "undeserving poor."

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As entitlement programs, Medicare and Medicaid must __________________________.

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) endorses a national healthcare policy that ensures the right to universal access to a continuum of physical and mental healthcare throughout all stages of the life cycle.

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The first Charity Organization Societies in the United States utilized _______________________ who were modeled after the English almoners.

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Question 6

In both a nationalized healthcare system and a single-payer model of healthcare, the government pays for covered services, either directly or indirectly, with tax revenues and/or "premiums" paid for by individuals and businesses.

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Question 7

Barack Obama was the first United States president to attempt to create a national healthcare system.

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Question 8

Medicare ________________ covers inpatient hospital care, limited skilled nursing facility care, and home health and hospice care.

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Question 9

_____________________________ established the first organized social work department in the United States.

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Question 10

Since Medicaid is funded and administered solely by the federal government, a Medicaid beneficiary can seek services in any state.

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Question 11

Early almshouses typically contained the sick, mentally ill, elderly, disabled, and vagrant together.

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Question 12

The _______________________________ under the PPACA requires most U.S. citizens and legal residents to maintain a minimum level of health insurance coverage for themselves and their tax dependents or pay a tax penalty.

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Question 13

_______________________ is the largest health insurance program in the United States. It is also the primary source of the country's long-term care financing.

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Question 14

Unlike a national or single-payer system of healthcare, a __________________________ healthcare system is characterized by a significant array of insurance companies vying against one another in a highly competitive marketplace.

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Question 15

The PPACA is expected to extend insurance coverage to ______________% of U.S. citizens and other legal residents when fully phased in.

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Question 16

Following the Civil War, individual states created charitable organizations to serve _____________________________.

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Question 17

Dr. Richard Cabot created and paid for the first clinical social work position.

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Question 18

Much like our modern-day pharmacies, ____________________________ were private clinics that provided medications and outpatient services.

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Question 19

Ida Cannon's approach of advocating for patients and promoting organization change while respecting the primary medical role of the physician in dealing with physical disease and the central position of the physician on the healthcare team remains today a hallmark of contemporary social work in healthcare practice.

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The difficulty in creating universal access to healthcare services in the United States stems from a conflict of political, economic, and social values. Briefly describe some of the ways these areas of conflict have influenced and continue to influence the direction of healthcare reform.

Americans have difficulty paying for healthcare and healthcare insurance and are satisfied with their healthcare system than individuals in other first-world countries.

The first Charity Organization Societies (COS) in the United States did not offer direct relief but rather provided moral and spiritual "uplifting" to the "undeserving poor."

As entitlement programs, Medicare and Medicaid must __________________________.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) endorses a national healthcare policy that ensures the right to universal access to a continuum of physical and mental healthcare throughout all stages of the life cycle.

The first Charity Organization Societies in the United States utilized _______________________ who were modeled after the English almoners.

In both a nationalized healthcare system and a single-payer model of healthcare, the government pays for covered services, either directly or indirectly, with tax revenues and/or "premiums" paid for by individuals and businesses.

Barack Obama was the first United States president to attempt to create a national healthcare system.

Medicare ________________ covers inpatient hospital care, limited skilled nursing facility care, and home health and hospice care.

_____________________________ established the first organized social work department in the United States.

Since Medicaid is funded and administered solely by the federal government, a Medicaid beneficiary can seek services in any state.

Early almshouses typically contained the sick, mentally ill, elderly, disabled, and vagrant together.

The _______________________________ under the PPACA requires most U.S. citizens and legal residents to maintain a minimum level of health insurance coverage for themselves and their tax dependents or pay a tax penalty.

_______________________ is the largest health insurance program in the United States. It is also the primary source of the country's long-term care financing.

Unlike a national or single-payer system of healthcare, a __________________________ healthcare system is characterized by a significant array of insurance companies vying against one another in a highly competitive marketplace.

The PPACA is expected to extend insurance coverage to ______________% of U.S. citizens and other legal residents when fully phased in.

Following the Civil War, individual states created charitable organizations to serve _____________________________.

Dr. Richard Cabot created and paid for the first clinical social work position.

Much like our modern-day pharmacies, ____________________________ were private clinics that provided medications and outpatient services.

The Organizational Context of Healthcare Social Work Practice

Knowledge and Theoretical Foundations of Healthcare Social Work Practice

Healthcare Social Work Practice Skills and Competencies

Values and Ethics of Healthcare Social Work

Practice-Based Research in Healthcare Social Work

Chronic Illness: Issues and Interventions

Transitional Planning Across the Continuum of Care

Social Work Practice in Oncology, Palliative, and End-Of-Life Care

Community Health and Health Promotion

Gerontological Healthcare Social Work Practice

Pediatric Healthcare Social Work Practice

Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders in Medical Patient

Supervision and Performance Evaluation

Cultural Competence in Healthcare Social Work

The Future of Healthcare and Social Work Practice

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Exam 1: The Historical and Contemporary Context for Healthcare Social Work Practice

The difficulty in creating universal access to healthcare services in the United States stems from a conflict of political, economic, and social values. Briefly describe some of the ways these areas of conflict have influenced and continue to influence the direction of healthcare reform.

Americans have ________________ difficulty paying for healthcare and healthcare insurance and are ________________ satisfied with their healthcare system than individuals in other first-world countries.

The first Charity Organization Societies (COS) in the United States did not offer direct relief but rather provided moral and spiritual "uplifting" to the "undeserving poor."

As entitlement programs, Medicare and Medicaid must __________________________.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) endorses a national healthcare policy that ensures the right to universal access to a continuum of physical and mental healthcare throughout all stages of the life cycle.

The first Charity Organization Societies in the United States utilized _______________________ who were modeled after the English almoners.

In both a nationalized healthcare system and a single-payer model of healthcare, the government pays for covered services, either directly or indirectly, with tax revenues and/or "premiums" paid for by individuals and businesses.

Barack Obama was the first United States president to attempt to create a national healthcare system.

Medicare ________________ covers inpatient hospital care, limited skilled nursing facility care, and home health and hospice care.

_____________________________ established the first organized social work department in the United States.

Since Medicaid is funded and administered solely by the federal government, a Medicaid beneficiary can seek services in any state.

Early almshouses typically contained the sick, mentally ill, elderly, disabled, and vagrant together.

The _______________________________ under the PPACA requires most U.S. citizens and legal residents to maintain a minimum level of health insurance coverage for themselves and their tax dependents or pay a tax penalty.

_______________________ is the largest health insurance program in the United States. It is also the primary source of the country's long-term care financing.

Unlike a national or single-payer system of healthcare, a __________________________ healthcare system is characterized by a significant array of insurance companies vying against one another in a highly competitive marketplace.

The PPACA is expected to extend insurance coverage to ______________% of U.S. citizens and other legal residents when fully phased in.

Following the Civil War, individual states created charitable organizations to serve _____________________________.

Dr. Richard Cabot created and paid for the first clinical social work position.

Much like our modern-day pharmacies, ____________________________ were private clinics that provided medications and outpatient services.

The Organizational Context of Healthcare Social Work Practice

Knowledge and Theoretical Foundations of Healthcare Social Work Practice

Healthcare Social Work Practice Skills and Competencies

Values and Ethics of Healthcare Social Work

Practice-Based Research in Healthcare Social Work

Chronic Illness: Issues and Interventions

Transitional Planning Across the Continuum of Care

Social Work Practice in Oncology, Palliative, and End-Of-Life Care

Community Health and Health Promotion

Gerontological Healthcare Social Work Practice

Pediatric Healthcare Social Work Practice

Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders in Medical Patient

Supervision and Performance Evaluation

Cultural Competence in Healthcare Social Work

The Future of Healthcare and Social Work Practice

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Americans have difficulty paying for healthcare and healthcare insurance and are satisfied with their healthcare system than individuals in other first-world countries.