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Question 1

What is the (AAMC)?

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Answer 1

The Association of American Medical Colleges

Question 2

What is Globalization?

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Answer 2

This refers to various forms of cross-boarder economic activities.

Question 3

Define The Oregon Health Plan?

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Answer 3

The state of Oregon embarked on a bold initiative in the late 1980’s to extend health insurance coverage to uninsured Oregonians. In the end, reform incorporated three main components: 1. Expansion of Medicaid to cover people who previously did not qualify. 2. The Oregon Medical Insurance Pool was established as a state agency with state funding to offer health insurance to people who could not buy coverage because of previous health conditions. 3. An employer mandate in which employers are legally required to help pay for their employees’ coverage.

Question 4

Discuss The Massachusetts Health Plan?

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Answer 4

In April 2006, Massachusetts became the first state to pass a bipartisan plan that intended to achieve nearly universal coverage in the state.

Question 5

The ACA is patterned after two state-based reforms, name them.
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Answer 5

Massachusetts and Oregon