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Future Economic Needs of the US Healthcare System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following groups is most likely to benefit from healthcare services provided through telemedicine in rural areas?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, as all the groups mentioned can benefit from telemedicine in rural areas. Elderly individuals may have difficulty accessing healthcare facilities, low-income individuals may struggle with transportation costs, and individuals with chronic conditions require regular monitoring. Telemedicine can bridge the gap by providing convenient and cost-effective healthcare services remotely. Therefore, all three groups would benefit from the accessibility and convenience of telemedicine in rural areas.
Question 2 of 5
Which government program aims to improve health outcomes for rural populations by providing financial assistance to rural healthcare providers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The Rural Health Care Program. This program specifically targets rural populations and healthcare providers to improve health outcomes. It provides financial assistance to support access to healthcare services in rural areas. A: Medicare primarily focuses on healthcare coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, not specifically targeting rural populations. B: Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and families, but it is not solely dedicated to improving health outcomes in rural areas. D: The Affordable Care Act aims to increase access to healthcare for all Americans but does not specifically focus on rural populations like the Rural Health Care Program does.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following strategies is effective in reducing transportation barriers to healthcare in rural areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: Implementing ride-sharing programs is effective in reducing transportation barriers as it provides a cost-effective and efficient way for individuals in rural areas to access healthcare facilities. This strategy directly addresses the issue of limited transportation options in rural areas, making it the most effective solution. Building new healthcare facilities in urban centers (choice B) does not address the transportation barriers in rural areas. Increasing healthcare insurance coverage (choice C) may help with costs but does not directly address the transportation issue. Choice D is incorrect as not all options listed are effective in reducing transportation barriers in rural areas.
Question 4 of 5
A client living in the 1920s received health care services. Which would have been the most likely form of payment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Until the 1930s, the predominant method of health care financing was self-payment. Health care providers charged a fee for the services they rendered, and the patient paid the out-of-pocket expense. The assumption was that those who could pay would pay and those who could not pay should receive care and pay what they could. Insurance companies did not exist in the 1920s.
Question 5 of 5
Why did employers decide to offer health insurance as an employee benefit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The idea of paying a small fee for guaranteed health care to have sickness cured was very popular. Health care providers liked knowing they would receive payment for their services. During World War II, faced with a limited workforce and governmental restrictions on wages, employers began to see health insurance as a means of supplying workers' benefits without granting a wage increase. Teachers were not demanding insurance as a benefit. Hospitals and physicians continued to provide charity care as they were able. Society understood that they needed to pay for health services; however, businesses realized that providing insurance was a way to keep their needed workforce.