US Healthcare Basics
Comparisons with Other Countries
Subsystems of U.S Healthcare
Cultural Values & Beliefs
Case Studies
100

Life expectancy in the United States is approximately this many years.

What is 78.5 years ?
100
Both Canada and this European country have universal healthcare systems compared to the U.S.

What is France?

100
This subsystem organizes care to control costs and improve quality 

What is managed care?

100

This U.S. has traditionally been guided by this principle, emphasizing individual responsibility and free markets 

What is market justice 

100

Joan drinks this many glasses of wine evening to reduce stress 

What is 2-3 glasses?

200

This type of financing makes up about 55% of U.S. healthcare expenditures. 

What is private financing (through employers)

200

In other developed countries, the government plays this kind of role in healthcare

What is central role?

200

This subsystem provides healthcare for active- duty personnel, veterans, and their dependents

What is military medical care?
200

This alternative principle emphasizes equitable distribution of healthcare based on need.

What is social justice

200

Joans blood pressure reading was this, indicating hypertension 

What is 165/102?

300
This term describes the uneven ability of Americans to obtain healthcare due to insurance coverage.

What is unequal access

300

Unlike the U.S., most developed countries offer this type of coverage for all citizens 

What is universal health insurance?

300

This subsystem focuses on those who are poor, uninsured, or medically disadvantaged 

What is care for special populations?

300

Millennials are most supportive of this system compared to older generations. 

What is socialism ?

300

Gerrard walked this distance barefoot to reach the local clinic

What is five miles

400

Government healthcare spending is primarily focused on these areas , such as sanitation, vulnerable populations, and research. 

What are public health functions

400

This U.S. system is known for being technology- driven and high cost.

What is the U.S. healthcare delivery system 

400

This subsystem coordinates services across different providers and settings.

What are integrated systems ?

400

Immigration has increased this aspect of American society , influencing health beliefs and practices. 

What is cultural diversity?

400

Gerrards blood pressure reading of 98/42 suggests this condition 

what is hypotension (low blood pressure)

500

This law expanded health insurance but did not achieve universal coverage in the U.S. 

What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

500

Around this percentage of Americans say they cannot access care as soon as they need it. 

What is 42%
500

This  subsystem provides healthcare for individuals with chronic illness , disability , or aging needs

What is long- term care

500

This gradual change is already shaping how future Americans will receive healthcare. 

What is the transformation of traditional American values and beliefs ?

500

Gerrard smokes this many packs of cigarettes per day when entertaining the ladies 

What is 2-3 packs?