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Health Care Costs and Financing

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What is the primary driver of rising health care costs in India?

  1. Increasing demand for healthcare services

  2. Technological advancements in healthcare

  3. Aging population

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rising health care costs in India are attributed to a combination of factors including increasing demand for healthcare services due to population growth and rising incomes, technological advancements leading to more expensive treatments, and an aging population with higher healthcare needs.

Which of the following is NOT a major source of health care financing in India?

  1. Government funding

  2. Private health insurance

  3. Out-of-pocket payments

  4. Employer-sponsored health insurance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Employer-sponsored health insurance is not a major source of health care financing in India, as the majority of the population works in the informal sector and does not have access to such benefits.

What is the approximate percentage of health care costs covered by out-of-pocket payments in India?

  1. 20-30%

  2. 40-50%

  3. 60-70%

  4. 80-90%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Out-of-pocket payments account for a significant portion of health care costs in India, with estimates ranging from 60% to 70% of total healthcare expenditure.

Which government scheme provides health insurance coverage to low-income families in India?

  1. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

  2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

  3. National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), is a government-sponsored health insurance scheme that provides coverage to low-income families in India.

What is the approximate number of hospitals covered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As of 2021, approximately 20,000 hospitals are empaneled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge in financing health care in India?

  1. Limited public funding

  2. High administrative costs

  3. Lack of regulation in the private health sector

  4. Universal access to healthcare services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Universal access to healthcare services is not a key challenge in financing health care in India, as the government has made significant efforts to expand access to healthcare services through various schemes and initiatives.

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian population covered by health insurance?

  1. 20-30%

  2. 40-50%

  3. 60-70%

  4. 80-90%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Despite government efforts to expand health insurance coverage, only a small percentage of the Indian population, estimated to be around 20-30%, has health insurance coverage.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the high cost of private healthcare in India?

  1. Lack of regulation

  2. High profits for healthcare providers

  3. Limited competition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high cost of private healthcare in India is attributed to a combination of factors including lack of regulation, high profits for healthcare providers, and limited competition.

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian population that relies on public healthcare facilities?

  1. 20-30%

  2. 40-50%

  3. 60-70%

  4. 80-90%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A significant portion of the Indian population, estimated to be around 60-70%, relies on public healthcare facilities due to limited access to private healthcare services and financial constraints.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 in India?

  1. Universal access to affordable healthcare services

  2. Improving the quality of healthcare services

  3. Reducing out-of-pocket health expenditures

  4. Promoting private health insurance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting private health insurance is not a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 in India, as the focus is on strengthening public healthcare systems and making healthcare services more accessible and affordable for all.

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian GDP spent on healthcare?

  1. 1-2%

  2. 3-4%

  3. 5-6%

  4. 7-8%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's healthcare expenditure as a percentage of GDP is relatively low compared to other countries, with estimates ranging from 1% to 2% of GDP.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge in the implementation of health insurance schemes in India?

  1. Lack of awareness among the population

  2. Limited infrastructure for healthcare services

  3. High administrative costs

  4. Inadequate regulation of the insurance sector


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inadequate regulation of the insurance sector is not a major challenge in the implementation of health insurance schemes in India, as the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) plays a significant role in regulating the insurance industry.

What is the approximate number of public hospitals in India?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As of 2021, there are approximately 20,000 public hospitals in India, providing healthcare services to a large portion of the population.

Which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing the demand for healthcare services in India?

  1. Rising incomes

  2. Increasing population

  3. Changing lifestyle and dietary habits

  4. Improved access to healthcare services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved access to healthcare services is not a factor that influences the demand for healthcare services, as it is a result of increased demand for healthcare services.

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian population that lives in rural areas?

  1. 20-30%

  2. 40-50%

  3. 60-70%

  4. 80-90%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Approximately 60-70% of the Indian population resides in rural areas, where access to healthcare services is often limited compared to urban areas.

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