Basic Information
Which country has the world's costliest healthcare?
The United States
How much money was spent in 2019 for healthcare?
a) $3.8 thousand
b) $3.8 million
c) $3.8 billion
d) $3.8 trillion
d) $3.8 trillion
How much more beneficial are expensive treatments compared to cheaper treatments?
a) more beneficial
b) no difference
c) less beneficial
b) no difference
Do older or younger people require more healthcare services?
older people
Does the US tend to overprovide high-tech care or routine care?
high-tech care
What is the largest category of hospital spending?
a) Prescription drugs
b) Administrative costs
c) Hospital care
d) Physician services
c) Hospital care
What is the life expectancy in the US?
a) 77
b) 79
c) 83
d) 89
a) 77 years
On average, how much does a Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery cost without insurance?
a) $13,000
b) $25,000
c) $50,000
d) $75,000
d) $75,000
What percent of healthcare costs are due to chronic illnesses?
a) 20%
b) 43%
c) 75%
d) 86%
Why are many unnecessary tests performed?
a) to prevent malpractice lawsuits
b) to increase the effectiveness of treatments
c) to prevent paying out of pocket for medications
d) to lower hospital costs
a) to prevent malpractice lawsuits
Name two cons of the US Healthcare system
- it is expensive
- there is limited insurance coverage
- lack of transparency
- lack of focus on preventative care
- high administrative costs
How much more are drug prices in the US compared to other countries?
a) 0.5x as much
b) the same
c) 2x more
d) 2.5x more
d) 2.5x more
How much does a standard wellness exam cost?
a) free
b) $100
c) $200
d) $300
c) $200
What type of healthcare system does the US have?
a) medicine-driven
b) cure-driven
c) preventative-driven
d) service-driven
b) cure-driven
How much of the healthcare dollar spent in the US pays for administration?
a) 10%
b) 18%
c) 25%
d) 32%
c) 25%
What is NOT an effect of the complexity of the US Healthcare system
a) ease of electronic record exchange
b) a lack of set prices
c) a lack of standardization
d) high administrative costs
a) ease of electronic record exchange
What percent of the US population is uninsured?
a) 0%
b) 3%
c) 5%
d) 10%
d) 10%
Smoking has led to hundreds of thousands or premature deaths and ______ in healthcare expenditures.
a) $70 millions
b) $25 billions
c) $133 billions
d) $1,200 thousands
a) $133 billions
As obesity rates grow in the US, more people are beginning to develop chronic illnesses. Which of the following illnesses is NOT a result of obesity?
a) High blood pressure
b) High cholesterol
c) Cystic fibrosis
d) Type II Diabetes
c) Cystic fibrosis
Who has the most impactful power to standardize the US Healthcare system?
a) the state governments
b) the federal government
c) insurance companies
d) hospitals
b) the federal government
Name two pros of the US Healthcare system
- modern equipment
- highly qualified doctors
- access to telemedicine
- plentiful resources
- minimal wait time for procedures
How many Americans struggle to afford prescription drugs?
a) 1 in 2
b) 1 in 4
c) 1 in 6
d) 1 in 7
b) 1 in 4
How much would a year of insulin cost without insurance?
a) $1,200
b) $2,400
c) $3,600
d) $4,800
c) $3,600
What is a result of the growing older population in the US?
- the growth of the younger population can't keep up
- older people require more healthcare services
- healthcare workers are unprepared as they are not taught how to deal with illnesses associated with elderly populations
- increased strain on the Social Security and Medicaid system
What are some ways to help prevent/avoid chronic illnesses
- healthier lifestyle
- regular doctors visits
- not skipping doctors visits