Exam 8: Health Care in the United States

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How has the public's health benefited from access to high technology medical interventions? Would the health of the public be better or worse if we spent less on high technology and more on primary care-lessening access to high technology while increasing access to primary care?

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Access to high technology medical interventions has greatly benefited the public's health in numerous ways. These interventions have allowed for earlier and more accurate diagnoses, improved treatment options, and better overall outcomes for many patients. High technology medical interventions have also contributed to advancements in research and medical knowledge, leading to the development of new and more effective treatments for various health conditions.

If we were to spend less on high technology and instead focus more on primary care, it is possible that the public's health could suffer. While primary care is essential for preventive care and managing chronic conditions, high technology interventions are often necessary for more complex and specialized medical needs. By reducing access to high technology, individuals may not receive the advanced care they need, leading to poorer health outcomes and potentially higher healthcare costs in the long run.

In an ideal healthcare system, there should be a balance between high technology interventions and primary care. Both play crucial roles in promoting and maintaining the public's health. While primary care is important for promoting overall wellness and managing common health issues, high technology interventions are essential for addressing more complex and specialized medical needs. By prioritizing both high technology and primary care, we can ensure that individuals receive comprehensive and effective healthcare that ultimately benefits the public's health.

The backlash against health care reform in the United States in part reflects

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Which of the following has played the greatest role in contributing to rising health care costs in the United States?

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The original health maintenance organizations

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What factors account for the rise of managed care? What are the potential pitfalls and benefits of managed care?

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Why have health care costs risen in the United States?

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If the United States adopted the Canadian health care system,it is likely that

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To control costs,managed care organizations (MCOs)typically

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President Clinton's proposed 1993 Health Care Security Act

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Any system that controls costs through closely monitoring the decisions of health care providers is known as

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What kinds of health care reforms do you think are necessary? What stakeholders would be likely to oppose those reforms?

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield were founded to protect the financial security of

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Prices for prescription drugs have soared because of

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The law of supply and demand plays little role in controlling health care costs in the United States because

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Because of the success of commercial insurers,non-profit insurers have

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Which of the following statements is true?

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How has Canada's single payer system kept health care costs down more effectively than the US system?

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Which of the following is true?

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When hospitals purchase more advanced technological equipment than they can readily use,the prices charged to consumers for using that technology typically

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Under community rating,

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