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D390-Introduction to Health and Human Services Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ea3hlv 1 . Single-payer systems National government pro- vides universal health- care—pays for care, drawing on funds collect- ed as taxes 2 . National health insurance systems Government provides in- surance for all citizens, services by private entities 3 . Out-of-pocket systems Individuals may or may not have health insurance, pay for services them- selves 4 . World Health Organization (WHO) strives to coordinate the world's response to health emergencies, to promote well-being, to prevent dis- ease, and to expand ac- cess to healthcare. 5 . US Department of Health and Human Services the primary branch of government that oversees healthcare in the Unit- ed States, is an umbrella organization that includes 11 operating divisions and many subsidiary agencies. 6 . What describes the basic purpose of a healthcare sys- tem anywhere in the world? - To provide services that prevent sickness and care for - To provide services that prevent sickness and care 1 / 27

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D390-Introduction to Health and Human Services Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ea3hlv people in medical need - To provide services that prolong life beyond its natur- al end - To provide services that bring all health services to- gether for single-source delivery - To provide services that support an effective work- force for the country for people in medical need 7 . In the United States, what is the role of government in the healthcare system? - Federal, state, and local levels all provide healthcare system leadership and regulation. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages the entire U.S. healthcare system. - States manage their own healthcare systems without interference from federal or local entities. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services exerts very little control at the federal level. - Federal, state, and local levels all provide health- care system leadership and regulation. 8 . What are the main roles of the World Health Organi- zation in the global healthcare system? - To take over with better trained doctors and nurses whenever a nation experiences a healthcare emer- gency - To connect nations to resources and scientific evi- dence and to coordinate responses to emergencies - To regulate the various nations' healthcare systems, ensuring uniformity of care worldwide - To manage the payment process for major healthcare institutions like hospitals - To connect nations to re- sources and scientific ev- idence and to coordinate responses to emergencies 9 . 2 / 27

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D390-Introduction to Health and Human Services Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ea3hlv How does the U.S. Department of Health and Hu- man Services manage to oversee so many aspects of healthcare for American citizens? - HHS divides its responsibilities among 11 divisions and many smaller agencies to appropriately address different health needs. - HHS reports directly to Congress to ensure respon- siveness to citizens. - HHS employs thousands of people, who—although they may not be well trained individually—collectively possess wide healthcare knowledge. - HHS takes direction from the World Health Organi- zation to ensure that U.S. citizens receive appropriate healthcare. - HHS divides its respon- sibilities among 11 divi- sions and many smaller agencies to appropriate- ly address different health needs. 10 . How are health services for low-income mothers and children, the elderly, and people with disabilities af- fected by whether their particular state has adopted Medicaid expansion? - In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much less generous. - In a state with Medicaid expansion, the costs for healthcare increase significantly for such individuals. - In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much more generous. - In a state with Medicaid expansion, the federal gov- ernment takes over healthcare management com- pletely. - In a state with Med- icaid expansion, services are much more generous. 11 . How would healthcare management at the local coun- ty health department level be accurately described? - Total control of all mental health services - Coordination of services for specific areas and populations 3 / 27

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