Final Exam - Powers and Responsibilities of Government

Question 1

Local Public Health Agencies role:

Answer 1

• Core public health functions
• Mandates may be funded from state or federal governments.
• Low-income health care mandatory

Question 2

State Health Departments role:

Answer 2

• Coordinate activities of local health agencies and provide funding
• Manage Medicaid
• Collect and analyze data
• License and certify medical personnel, facilities, and services

Question 3

Agencies under the umbrella of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):

Answer 3

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
• Indian Health Service (IHS)

Question 4

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Answer 4

The lead agency for prevention, health data, epidemic investigation, and public health measures aimed at disease control and prevention

Question 5

National Institutes of Health (NIH):

Answer 5

Lead research agency.

Question 6

Food and Drug Administrati on (FDA)

Answer 6

Consumer protection agency with authority for safety of foods and safety and efficacy of drugs, vaccines and other medical and public health interventions

Question 7

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA):

Answer 7

Seeks to ensure equitable access to comprehensive quality health care

Question 8

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ):

Answer 8

Research agenda to improve the outcomes and quality of health care, including patient safety and access to services

Question 9

Indian Health Service (IHS):

Answer 9

Provides direct health care and public health services to federally- recognized tribes

Question 10

Global Public Health Organizations:

Answer 10

World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 11

CDC roles:

Answer 11

• Main epidemiologic and assessment agency for the nation
• Publishes Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• Center for Health Statistics – collects data on U.S. population concerning all aspects of health
• Centers on infectious diseases, chronic disease, injury prevention, and others