Characteristics of the U.S. Health System
The sum total of all organizations, institutions, and resources primarily intended to improve health is defined as a _____.
Health system
There are three fundamental parts of public policy. Problems, Policy, and _________________
Stakeholders
Historically, what has been the American Medical Association's (AMA) stance on government-provided insurance plans?
Opposed
What kind of 'justice' emphasizes individual responsibility and the ability to pay?
Market
What is a common reason for the failure of a health policy according to Chapter 3?
Improper or no evaluation
How should the federal government assist states during public health emergencies?
By providing expertise or resources.
In the context of the U.S. system, healthcare is delivered under _____ market conditions.
Imprefect
One essential role of the federal government in public health is acting against health threats that _____.
Span across states
What was the primary focus of biomedical advances during the first half of the 20th century?
The prevention or cure of many infectious diseases.
What kind of 'justice' emphasizes the collective responsibility for health?
Social
How is the U.S. government's role in health care delivery characterized relative to the private sector?
The government acts as a subsidiary to the private sector.
In the 19th century, how were cities often characterized in relation to public health?
The U.S. health care system is characterized by high cost and _____ access.
unequal
Besides cost and quality, what was the third major intent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
Improve access to health insurance
What is the name of the model that contains four levels - patient, microsystem, organization, and environment?
Interconnected Systems