#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of healthcare policy?
Maximizing profits for pharmaceutical companies
Ensuring equitable access to healthcare services
Increasing administrative burden for healthcare providers
Limiting patient choices in treatment options
#2
What is the main objective of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the United States?
To increase healthcare costs for consumers
To expand access to affordable healthcare coverage
To eliminate government involvement in healthcare
To reduce the quality of healthcare services
#3
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in healthcare policy?
To provide direct medical care to individuals
To regulate healthcare facilities
To conduct research and provide guidance on public health issues
To administer Medicare and Medicaid programs
#4
What is the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in healthcare policy?
To provide direct medical care to patients
To regulate and approve drugs and medical devices
To conduct clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies
To enforce hospital accreditation standards
#5
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States?
To increase healthcare costs for consumers
To protect the privacy and security of patient health information
To limit access to healthcare services
To regulate pharmaceutical companies
#6
What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in healthcare policy?
To provide direct medical care to individuals in need
To develop and promote international healthcare standards
To enforce healthcare regulations within individual countries
To fund healthcare infrastructure projects globally
#7
Which healthcare system model prioritizes universal coverage and government regulation?
Bismarck Model
Beveridge Model
National Health Insurance Model
Out-of-pocket Model
#8
What is the significance of Medicaid in the United States?
It provides healthcare coverage for individuals over 65 years old
It offers healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and families
It primarily covers medical expenses related to military service
It provides healthcare coverage for federal employees
#9
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare disparity?
Equal access to preventative care for all socioeconomic groups
Lower cancer survival rates among minority populations
Uniform distribution of healthcare resources across regions
Identical health outcomes among diverse demographic groups
#10
What is the purpose of health promotion in public health?
To prioritize treatment over prevention
To improve health outcomes for individuals and communities
To limit access to healthcare services
To increase healthcare costs
#11
Which organization is responsible for administering Medicare in the United States?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
#12
What is the purpose of health impact assessment (HIA) in healthcare policy?
To evaluate the economic impact of healthcare policies
To assess the potential health effects of proposed policies or projects
To determine eligibility for healthcare benefits
To measure patient satisfaction with healthcare services
#13
What is the primary focus of health equity in healthcare policy?
Ensuring that healthcare providers earn equal profits
Eliminating disparities in healthcare access and outcomes
Limiting healthcare resources to certain demographic groups
Maximizing healthcare costs for all individuals
#14
What is the primary goal of accountable care organizations (ACOs) in healthcare?
To increase healthcare costs
To provide fee-for-service payments
To improve care coordination and quality while reducing costs
To limit patient choices in treatment options
#15
What is the purpose of health technology assessment (HTA) in healthcare policy?
To prioritize profit margins for healthcare companies
To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of medical treatments
To restrict access to innovative healthcare technologies
To increase administrative burden for healthcare providers
#16
What is the primary focus of public health emergency preparedness and response?
To limit access to healthcare services
To prioritize individual healthcare needs
To protect the health and safety of communities during emergencies
To increase healthcare costs