Exam 13: The Evolution of National Health Insurance

Which federal government legislation in Canada assisted and supported a gradual transition towards the involvement of the federal government in provincial health care services?

How did the Constitution Act of 1867 shape Canad's health care system?

How is federal health care funding provided to the provinces and territories for hospital insurance and medical care programs in Canada?

Which national principles for health care services were initially embedded in the 1957 Health Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act, later included in the 1966 Medical Care Act, and reaffirmed in the 1984 Canada Health Act, along with additional specific restrictions? (Select all that apply.)

Which province was instrumental in establishing a physician fee-for-service agreement that later became the provincial Rural Municipality Act?

Why can extended health services be billed differently from insured (medically necessary) health services in Canada?

Which of the following values provided a foundation for the national health insurance model that Canada adopted and continue to be supported by a majority of the Canadian population today?

Which of the following requirements was added to the Canada Health Act when this act was developed, to enhance equity and manage emerging concerns about extra-billing?

What agreement for continued progress toward health care system reform in Canada offers the opportunity for slow but ongoing progress, despite challenges in jurisdiction and the public versus private funding debate?

Which key responsibilities are included in the governance and leadership of Canada's health care system? (Select all that apply.)