US Healthcare Basics
Life expectancy in the United States is approximately this many years.
What is France?
What is managed care?
This U.S. has traditionally been guided by this principle, emphasizing individual responsibility and free markets
What is market justice
Joan drinks this many glasses of wine evening to reduce stress
What is 2-3 glasses?
This type of financing makes up about 55% of U.S. healthcare expenditures.
What is private financing (through employers)
In other developed countries, the government plays this kind of role in healthcare
What is central role?
This subsystem provides healthcare for active- duty personnel, veterans, and their dependents
This alternative principle emphasizes equitable distribution of healthcare based on need.
What is social justice
Joans blood pressure reading was this, indicating hypertension
What is 165/102?
What is unequal access
Unlike the U.S., most developed countries offer this type of coverage for all citizens
What is universal health insurance?
This subsystem focuses on those who are poor, uninsured, or medically disadvantaged
What is care for special populations?
Millennials are most supportive of this system compared to older generations.
What is socialism ?
Gerrard walked this distance barefoot to reach the local clinic
What is five miles
Government healthcare spending is primarily focused on these areas , such as sanitation, vulnerable populations, and research.
What are public health functions
This U.S. system is known for being technology- driven and high cost.
What is the U.S. healthcare delivery system
This subsystem coordinates services across different providers and settings.
What are integrated systems ?
Immigration has increased this aspect of American society , influencing health beliefs and practices.
What is cultural diversity?
Gerrards blood pressure reading of 98/42 suggests this condition
what is hypotension (low blood pressure)
This law expanded health insurance but did not achieve universal coverage in the U.S.
What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Around this percentage of Americans say they cannot access care as soon as they need it.
This subsystem provides healthcare for individuals with chronic illness , disability , or aging needs
What is long- term care
This gradual change is already shaping how future Americans will receive healthcare.
What is the transformation of traditional American values and beliefs ?
Gerrard smokes this many packs of cigarettes per day when entertaining the ladies
What is 2-3 packs?