section 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal of the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 1

To improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Question 2

True or False: The healthcare ecosystem includes only hospitals and clinics.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one key component of the healthcare ecosystem.

Answer 3

Providers, payers, patients, or technology.

Question 4

What role do healthcare providers play in the ecosystem?

Answer 4

They deliver medical services to patients.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The _____ are responsible for financing healthcare services.

Answer 5

payers

Question 6

fill in the blank the __ is a comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in March 2010.

Answer 6

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder in the healthcare ecosystem? A) Patients B) Providers C) Retailers D) Payers

Answer 7

C) Retailers

Question 8

What is the significance of patient engagement in the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 8

It leads to better health outcomes and satisfaction.

Question 9

True or False: Technology plays a minimal role in the healthcare ecosystem.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the purpose of electronic health records (EHRs)?

Answer 10

To store and manage patient health information digitally.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The _____ focuses on preventive care and improving population health.

Answer 11

public health sector

Question 12

What is a key challenge faced by the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 12

Rising costs and access to care.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of healthcare provider? A) Hospital B) Insurance Company C) Pharmacy D) All of the above

Answer 13

A) Hospital

Question 14

What does the term ‘value-based care’ refer to?

Answer 14

A healthcare delivery model that compensates providers based on patient health outcomes.

Question 15

True or False: The healthcare ecosystem is static and does not change over time.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is the role of pharmaceutical companies in the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 16

To research, develop, and distribute medications.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The _____ provides guidelines and regulations for healthcare practices.

Answer 17

government

Question 18

What is telemedicine?

Answer 18

The use of technology to provide medical care remotely.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a payer? A) Doctor B) Health Insurance Company C) Patient D) Hospital

Answer 19

B) Health Insurance Company

Question 20

What is the primary function of a health information exchange (HIE)?

Answer 20

To allow the sharing of patient information across different healthcare organizations.

Question 21

True or False: The patient is a passive participant in the healthcare ecosystem.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What is a care coordinator’s role in the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 22

To help manage a patient’s care across multiple providers.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for establishing healthcare policies and regulations.

Answer 23

government

Question 24

What does ‘patient-centered care’ emphasize?

Answer 24

Respecting and responding to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a benefit of integrated care? A) Improved patient outcomes B) Reduced healthcare costs C) Increased provider competition D) Enhanced patient experience

Answer 25

C) Increased provider competition

Question 26

What is the role of non-profit organizations in the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 26

They provide support, education, and advocacy for patients and communities.

Question 27

True or False: Preventive care is an important aspect of the healthcare ecosystem.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What is the purpose of clinical guidelines?

Answer 28

To provide evidence-based recommendations for patient care.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The _____ seeks to reduce health disparities among different populations.

Answer 29

health equity movement

Question 30

What is an accountable care organization (ACO)?

Answer 30

A group of healthcare providers that work together to deliver coordinated care to patients.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes 'health literacy'? A) Understanding medical terminology B) Ability to access and understand health information C) Knowledge of healthcare regulations D) Experience in the healthcare field

Answer 31

B) Ability to access and understand health information

Question 32

What is the primary focus of the social determinants of health?

Answer 32

The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age.

Question 33

True or False: All healthcare ecosystems are the same across different countries.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

What is medicare?

Answer 34

health insurance for people over age 65 and people on social security disability

Question 35

Fill in the blank: _____ funds paid to providers for services rendered

Answer 35

reimbursement

Question 36

What is the significance of interdisciplinary teams in healthcare?

Answer 36

They enhance collaboration and improve patient outcomes.

Question 37

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a barrier to accessing healthcare? A) Availability B) Cost C) Transportation D) All of the above

Answer 37

D) All of the above

Question 38

What does the term 'population health' refer to?

Answer 38

The health outcomes of a group of individuals and the distribution of those outcomes within the group.

Question 39

True or False: The healthcare ecosystem does not include mental health services.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

What is the role of community health workers in the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 40

To bridge the gap between healthcare providers and the community.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: _____ care focuses on treating patients with complex health needs.

Answer 41

Complex care

Question 42

What is the importance of patient safety in the healthcare ecosystem?

Answer 42

To prevent harm and ensure quality care.

Question 43

Multiple Choice: Who is primarily responsible for making healthcare decisions? A) Providers B) Patients C) Insurers D) Governments

Answer 43

B) Patients