Health Care Reform and Policy

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The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was signed into law in which year?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010.

Which of the following is a key provision of the Affordable Care Act?

  1. Individual mandate

  2. Employer mandate

  3. Health insurance exchanges

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Affordable Care Act includes all of the above provisions, which are designed to expand access to health insurance and make it more affordable.

What is the individual mandate?

  1. A requirement that all individuals have health insurance

  2. A requirement that all employers provide health insurance to their employees

  3. A requirement that all states expand Medicaid

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The individual mandate is a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires all individuals to have health insurance. This provision was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2012.

What is the employer mandate?

  1. A requirement that all individuals have health insurance

  2. A requirement that all employers provide health insurance to their employees

  3. A requirement that all states expand Medicaid

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The employer mandate is a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires all employers with 50 or more employees to provide health insurance to their employees. This provision was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2015.

What are health insurance exchanges?

  1. Online marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can shop for health insurance

  2. Government-run health insurance plans

  3. Non-profit organizations that provide health insurance

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health insurance exchanges are online marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can shop for health insurance. These exchanges were created by the Affordable Care Act and are designed to make it easier for people to find and purchase health insurance.

What is Medicaid?

  1. A government-funded health insurance program for low-income individuals and families

  2. A government-funded health insurance program for children

  3. A government-funded health insurance program for people with disabilities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program that provides coverage to low-income individuals and families, children, and people with disabilities.

What is Medicare?

  1. A government-funded health insurance program for people aged 65 and older

  2. A government-funded health insurance program for people with disabilities

  3. A government-funded health insurance program for people with end-stage renal disease

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program that provides coverage to people aged 65 and older, people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease.

What is the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?

  1. A government-funded health insurance program for children from low-income families

  2. A government-funded health insurance program for children with disabilities

  3. A government-funded health insurance program for children with chronic illnesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a government-funded health insurance program that provides coverage to children from low-income families, children with disabilities, and children with chronic illnesses.

What is the Indian Health Service (IHS)?

  1. A federal agency that provides health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives

  2. A tribal organization that provides health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives

  3. A non-profit organization that provides health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal agency that provides health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS provides a wide range of health care services, including primary care, dental care, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment.

What is the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)?

  1. A federal program that provides scholarships and loan repayments to health care professionals who work in underserved areas

  2. A federal program that provides grants to health care organizations that serve underserved areas

  3. A federal program that provides technical assistance to health care organizations that serve underserved areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is a federal program that provides scholarships and loan repayments to health care professionals who work in underserved areas. The NHSC also provides grants and technical assistance to health care organizations that serve underserved areas.

What is the Office of Minority Health (OMH)?

  1. A federal office that works to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities

  2. A federal office that works to improve the health of women

  3. A federal office that works to improve the health of children

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) is a federal office that works to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities. The OMH provides funding for research, programs, and initiatives that aim to reduce health disparities and improve the health of minority populations.

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

  1. A federal agency that works to protect the health of the public

  2. A federal agency that works to prevent disease

  3. A federal agency that works to promote healthy living

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that works to protect the health of the public. The CDC works to prevent disease, promote healthy living, and provide information and resources to the public about health and safety.

What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

  1. A federal agency that regulates food and drugs

  2. A federal agency that regulates medical devices

  3. A federal agency that regulates cosmetics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. The FDA works to ensure that these products are safe and effective for use by the public.

What is the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?

  1. A federal agency that conducts medical research

  2. A federal agency that funds medical research

  3. A federal agency that disseminates medical research

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a federal agency that conducts, funds, and disseminates medical research. The NIH is the largest public funder of medical research in the world.

What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  1. A global organization that works to promote health and prevent disease

  2. A global organization that works to improve the health of women and children

  3. A global organization that works to reduce health disparities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a global organization that works to promote health and prevent disease. The WHO works to improve the health of women and children, reduce health disparities, and provide information and resources to the public about health and safety.

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