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Healthcare Law and Health Policy

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Which federal agency is primarily responsible for regulating the healthcare industry in the United States?

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CMS is the federal agency responsible for administering Medicare, Medicaid, and other healthcare programs.

What is the primary goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare?

  1. To provide health insurance coverage to all Americans.

  2. To reduce the cost of healthcare.

  3. To improve the quality of healthcare.

  4. To increase access to healthcare for low-income individuals.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the ACA is to expand health insurance coverage to all Americans, particularly those who were previously uninsured.

Which landmark Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act?

  1. National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius

  2. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

  3. Obergefell v. Hodges

  4. Roe v. Wade

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius that the individual mandate provision of the ACA was constitutional.

What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

  1. To protect the privacy of health information.

  2. To ensure the portability of health insurance coverage.

  3. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HIPAA is a federal law that sets standards for the protection of health information.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the False Claims Act, a law that prohibits fraud and abuse in healthcare programs?

  1. Department of Justice (DOJ)

  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DOJ is responsible for enforcing the False Claims Act, which is a powerful tool for combating fraud and abuse in healthcare programs.

What is the purpose of the Medicare and Medicaid programs?

  1. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  2. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to all Americans.

  4. To regulate the healthcare industry.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Medicare provides health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities, while Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

What is the difference between a health maintenance organization (HMO) and a preferred provider organization (PPO)?

  1. HMOs offer a wider range of healthcare providers than PPOs.

  2. PPOs offer a wider range of healthcare providers than HMOs.

  3. HMOs typically have lower premiums than PPOs.

  4. PPOs typically have lower premiums than HMOs.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

PPOs typically offer a wider range of healthcare providers than HMOs, but HMOs typically have lower premiums.

What is the purpose of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?

  1. To conduct and support medical research.

  2. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NIH is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for conducting and supporting medical research.

What is the purpose of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

  1. To regulate the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical devices.

  2. To conduct and support medical research.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical devices.

What is the purpose of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

  1. To protect the public health from infectious diseases.

  2. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CDC is responsible for protecting the public health from infectious diseases, environmental hazards, and other health threats.

What is the purpose of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)?

  1. To provide health care services to underserved populations.

  2. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The HRSA provides health care services to underserved populations, including low-income individuals, rural residents, and people with disabilities.

What is the purpose of the Indian Health Service (IHS)?

  1. To provide health care services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

  2. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IHS provides health care services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, including medical, dental, and mental health care.

What is the purpose of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)?

  1. To provide treatment and support services for individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness.

  2. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SAMHSA provides treatment and support services for individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness, including counseling, medication, and peer support.

What is the purpose of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)?

  1. To conduct and support cancer research.

  2. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCI is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for conducting and supporting cancer research.

What is the purpose of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)?

  1. To conduct and support research on infectious diseases.

  2. To regulate the healthcare industry.

  3. To provide health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide health insurance coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NIAID is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for conducting and supporting research on infectious diseases.

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