The four roles the government plays in HC Flashcards
1
Q
Regulator
A
FDA exists to help regulate healthcare
decide quality standards to marketing and manufacturing
decide what is RX and what is OTC
2
Q
Provider
A
Certain “privileged” groups get healthcare provided by the government
Veterans, native americans, military, and some poor populations
3
Q
Financer
A
Government pays for HC
medicare and medicaid, title 18 and 19
Government is the largest financier of healthcare
4
Q
Purchaser
A
acts as an employer purchasing healthcare for employees
Congressmen get health insurance bought by the government for life
