Campus and U.S Basics
What is the Jamaican Alliance Movement’s (JAM) main mission at USF?
To promote multicultural awareness and acceptance of Jamaican culture.
What is a hospital Financial Assistance Policies (FAP) program?
This hospital policy helps pay charity medical bills.
What is a major challenge of Jamaica's public health system?
Long wait times.
How does Japan keep its healthcare affordable?
Japan uses government price controls.
What is the diversity gap for Black doctors in the U.S.?
5%
What is the core focus of the Big Brother Little Brother Mentoring Program Inc. (BBLB)?
Pairing freshmen with upperclassmen for college transition.
How is public healthcare paid for in Jamaica?
By citizens' taxes.
What country's healthcare system is the "blueprint"?
Japan.
Why is representation vital in healthcare?
It boosts patient trust & care.
Who were the two historical Jamaican healthcare heroes?
Dr. Aggrey Irons and Mary Seacole.
How do most people in the United States pay for their healthcare?
Through private insurance by their jobs or personal purchase.
Which of the following is highlighted as a "Good" aspect of the U.S. healthcare system?
The U.S. has cutting-edge technology and lots of specialists.
What is a major "Good" focus of Jamaica's system?
Disease prevention.
What is an emerging challenge for Japan’s system?
Japan has an aging population.
Who founded a Tampa hospital for Black residents during segregation?
Clara Frye.
What happens to individuals without insurance who seek emergency care in the United States?
They still receive emergency care but face a huge medical bill.
What is the core goal of Jamaica's healthcare system?
"No one left behind".
How does Japan's universal healthcare work?
Mandatory insurance & Government's Help.
What do the U.S., Jamaica, and Japan systems have in common?
They all cover emergency care.
Which is defined as "all the people, places, and resources that work together to keep a community healthy"?
A healthcare system.