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20 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following accurately characterizes the U.S. health care system today? |
the U.S. has historically rationed health care based on ability to pay
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The biggest difference between the health care system in the U.S., compared to that ofother nations, is that
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health care outcomes compare poorly despite higher per capita costs than most otherdeveloped nations
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 does NOT include
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universal health coverage for all Americans
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Medicaid is funded:
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jointly, by the states and federal government
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The single largest funding source for nursing home care for older adults is
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Medicaid
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Despite being a national program with significant federal funding, states retainconsiderable control over Medicaid policy, including which of the following?
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the rate of payment for services
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The federal matching rate for Medicaid:
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is based on a formula inversely related to the state’s per capita income
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Which of the following was NOT a change to Medicaid enacted in PWORA?
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illegal immigrants were barred from Medicaid for the first time
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Which of the following best describes eligibility criteria for Medicare?
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various populations are eligible, including those 65 years and older with 10 years ofeligible employment, younger persons on SSDI for at least 2 years, and persons withspecific disabling conditions
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Medicare covers:
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only some of recipients’ health care expenses, leaving an average of 15% ofbeneficiaries’ incomes to be consumed by health care costs
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As of 2012, the Medicare prescription drug benefit:
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has a complex structure, emphasizing principles of competition and choice
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Adults over age 18 who have been diagnosed with a major mental illness that resultsin functional impairment and substantially limits their ability to perform activities ofdaily living are designated as having:
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a serious mental illness
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Deinstitutionalization refers to:
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the policy of providing community-based services for people with disabilities who wereformerly served in institutions
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The ACA is expected to
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cover fewer people than anticipated, because of states’ reluctance to expand Medicaid
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“Co-occurring conditions” refer to:
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individuals who meet the criteria for mental disorders and substance abuse
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Medicaid is a:
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entitlement program
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“Mental health parity” refers to:
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providing equal insurance coverage for mental health care as for physical health
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The legislation that provides that workers must be able to continue purchasing theirhealth insurance if they lose their jobs or change jobs is called:
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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In the current political environment, which of the following is NOT commonlyconsidered as an option for containing the costs of Medicare:
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eliminating the involvement of private managed care companies
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NASW’s recommendation for health care reform can best be characterized as
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universal health care
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