Government Acts

Question 1

describe FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)

Answer 1

created in 1930 & with the public health create the Dept. Health & Human Services

Question 2

describe the HILL-BURTON ACT

Answer 2

created 1946; build/renovate hospitals, ICU, trauma, & rural facilities

Question 3

describe the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)

Answer 3

created in 1948; UN agency to control disease, share info, & deliver supply

Question 4

describe MEDICAID

Answer 4

created in 1965; title under social security to pay for ingredients of care

Question 5

describe MEDICARE

Answer 5

created in 1966; national health insurance for ppl +65 yrs/blind/disabled/certain kidney conditions; part A = hospitalization & part B = physicians & providers

Question 6

describe CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS (CLIA)

Answer 6

created in 1967; guidelines for labs

Question 7

describe UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

Answer 7

created in 1968; show directive for organ donation

Question 8

describe CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Answer 8

created in 1970; addresses drug use & abuse

Question 9

describe MEDICARE D

Answer 9

created in 2006 to assist in costs

Question 10

describe PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Answer 10

created in 2010 to reduce cost

Question 11

aka: Patient Protection Affordable Care Act

Answer 11

Affordable Care Act