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Health Care Costs and the United States Congress

Description: This quiz focuses on the topic of Health Care Costs and the United States Congress. It aims to assess your understanding of the role of the US Congress in shaping healthcare policies and its impact on healthcare costs.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary role of the US Congress in healthcare?

Setting healthcare budgets
Providing direct healthcare services
Regulating healthcare providers
Enacting healthcare laws and policies

Which legislative body within the US Congress is primarily responsible for healthcare matters?

House of Representatives
Senate
Joint Committee on Health
Committee on Energy and Commerce

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

To reduce healthcare costs for individuals and families
To expand access to health insurance coverage
To improve the quality of healthcare services
All of the above

Which provision of the ACA requires most Americans to have health insurance?

Individual Mandate
Employer Mandate
Medicaid Expansion
Premium Tax Credits

What is the role of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in healthcare policymaking?

Providing budget estimates for healthcare legislation
Conducting research on healthcare costs and outcomes
Recommending healthcare policies to Congress
Overseeing the implementation of healthcare laws

Which congressional committee is responsible for overseeing Medicare and Medicaid programs?

Committee on Ways and Means
Committee on Finance
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee on Appropriations

What is the main purpose of the Medicare program?

To provide health insurance to low-income individuals
To provide health insurance to seniors aged 65 and older
To provide health insurance to individuals with disabilities
To provide health insurance to all Americans

Which congressional committee is responsible for overseeing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

Committee on Energy and Commerce
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee on Agriculture
Committee on Appropriations

What is the purpose of the Medicaid program?

To provide health insurance to low-income individuals and families
To provide health insurance to seniors aged 65 and older
To provide health insurance to individuals with disabilities
To provide health insurance to all Americans

Which congressional committee is responsible for overseeing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Committee on Energy and Commerce
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee on Appropriations
Committee on Homeland Security

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

To provide health insurance to low-income children
To provide health insurance to children with disabilities
To provide health insurance to children of veterans
To provide health insurance to all children

Which congressional committee is responsible for overseeing the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?

Committee on Energy and Commerce
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee on Appropriations
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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

To provide healthcare services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives
To provide healthcare services to veterans
To provide healthcare services to low-income individuals
To provide healthcare services to all Americans

Which congressional committee is responsible for overseeing the IHS?

Committee on Indian Affairs
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee on Appropriations
Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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

To provide substance abuse and mental health services
To provide healthcare services to veterans
To provide healthcare services to low-income individuals
To provide healthcare services to all Americans

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