HSMT 3103 Exam 2

The phenomenon called "moral hazard" results directly from:

In a general sense, what is the primary purpose of insurance?

Under the DRG method of reimbursement, an acute care hospital is paid:

Which of the happen will happen with experience rating?

Today, a majority of health insurance exists in the form of managed care plans.

The government plays a significant role in financing health care services in the United States.

What is gatekeeping?

One reason women's health centers were created is:

The most prominent reason for the decline in the number of procedures performed in hospitals is:

Which of the following is an example of a secondary care service?

Compared to tertiary care, primary care services are more complex and specialized.

There is little distinction between the terms "outpatient" and "ambulatory."

Which entity in hospital governance is legally responsible for the hospital's operations?

ALOS is an indicator of

According to US law, nonprofit organizations:

When comparing hospital utilization and costs in the US with those of other developed countries, what is to be the greatest concern with hospitals in the United States?

The occupancy rate of hospitals in the United States began to decline in the mid-1980s.

Quality of health care is the main distinguishing factor between a general hospital and a specialty hospital.

What is the primary purpose of risk sharing with health providers?

Antitrust legislation is intended to provide checks against:

Under capitation, risk is shifted from:

The biggest problem with fee-for-service was it incentivized providers to:

In the 1990s, managed care was quickly credited for enabling small employers to offer health insurance coverage to their employers.

The majority of Medicaid beneficiaries and enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans receive health care services through managed care organizations.

Cognitive impairment puts an individual at a high risk for

In the delivery of long-term care, customized interventions are carried out according to:

What is the main goal of long-term care?

Why is the assessment of psychiatric illness particularly difficult in geriatric patients?

Facility licensing regulations are consistent nationwide.

In a skilled nursing facility, Medicare covers only short-term rehabilitation or convalescence.