Hsm544 Final Exam Questions
1. (TCO E) Briefly describe cost-benefit analysis. Demonstrate understanding by applying the concept to an assessment of an immunization program. (Points : 20) 2. (TCO G) Describe a national model of universal healthcare coverage. Compare the model's methods of funding for healthcare in the United States. Identify which one you think is best by discussing access and quality detail. (Points : 20) 3. (TCO A) All of the following are healthcare priorities or goals that healthcare leaders encouraged in testimony to Congress except ___________________. (Points : 10) improving the quality and safety of medical care. increased use of information technology. reward more efficient providers. achieve universal coverage. enhance utilization management.
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1. (TCO D) As a self-employed healthcare consultant, your company, Professional Dynamics, Inc., has been asked to discuss and analyze the concept of production for the board of directors at a newly formed wellness center (all of the members were on the board at a local hospital). Describe in your answer what you will say to the board to get them to appreciate how health as a goal will have a different production model.
1) Production function using healthcare as the model and health as the end state.
2) In what ways does the health market differ from a perfectly competitive market?
3) If the healthcare market is not perfectly competitive, why should policy makers pay attention to market forces? (Points : 40)
2. (TCO D) Identify the three primary methods of funding (direct pay and reimbursement) healthcare in the United States. Describe (in detail) the projected impact a government-operated and -funded insurance option would have on the identified methods of payment. Discuss the likely impact (defend your views) this change will have on the existing payment methods. Include the following: the impact this change will have on the
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1. (TCO D) As a self-employed healthcare consultant, your company, Professional Dynamics, Inc., has been asked to discuss and analyze the concept of production for the board of directors at a newly formed wellness center (all of the members were on the board at a local hospital). Describe in your answer what you will say to the board to get them to appreciate how health as a goal will have a different production model.
1) Production function using healthcare as the model and health as the end state.
2) In what ways does the health market differ from a perfectly competitive market?
3) If the healthcare market is not perfectly competitive, why should policy makers pay attention to market forces? (Points : 40)
2. (TCO D) Identify the three primary methods of funding (direct pay and reimbursement) healthcare in the United States. Describe (in detail) the projected impact a government-operated and -funded insurance option would have on the identified methods of payment. Discuss the likely impact (defend your views) this change will have on the existing payment methods. Include the following: the impact this change will have on the