The primary goal of healthcare financing is to ensure that all individuals have equal access to healthcare services, regardless of their income or social status.

Out-of-pocket payments are not a common source of healthcare financing, as they can be a significant financial burden for individuals and families.

Risk pooling is the transfer of financial risk from one party to another in healthcare, typically through the use of insurance.

Universal healthcare is not a type of healthcare delivery system, but rather a system of healthcare financing in which all citizens have access to healthcare services, regardless of their ability to pay.

Waste is the term for the difference between the amount of money spent on healthcare and the amount of money that is actually used to provide healthcare services.

Fraud and abuse are not factors that contribute to the rising costs of healthcare.

Medicaid is the government program that provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families.

Reducing healthcare costs is not a goal of public health.

The Food and Drug Administration is the government agency that regulates the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices.

Taxation is not a type of public health intervention.

Public health economics is the term for the relationship between healthcare financing and public health.

Climate change is not a challenge facing healthcare financing and public health.

Medicare is the government program that provides health insurance to elderly individuals.

Dentist is not a type of healthcare provider.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the government agency that regulates the safety and quality of healthcare facilities.