Chapter 1

Question 1

What is a law?

Answer 1

A rule or action that is prescribed by a governmental authority and has a binding legal force

Question 2

What is a regulation?

Answer 2

a rule made and maintained by an authority

Question 3

What is a rule?

Answer 3

an explicit or understood regulation or principle that governs conduct within a specific activity or situation

Question 4

What is philosophy?

Answer 4

the study of truths and principles of existence, reality, knowledge, values, or conduct that guide behavior

Question 5

What is morality?

Answer 5

the quality of practicing the right conduct; defines correct conduct according to an individual’s ideals and principles

Question 6

What are ethics?

Answer 6

a set of principles of right and wrong conduct; a system of values that guide behavior in relationships with people in accordance with social roles

Question 7

What is a value-based healthcare delivery model?

Answer 7

payment model in which healthcare providers are compensated based on patient health outcomes

Question 8

What is a fee-for-service model?

Answer 8

payment model in which healthcare providers are compensated according to volume of hours or other measures of care