history of health care Flashcards
1
Q
What are some current problems of health care in the us?
A
providers and serices are inadequately distributed
millions of ppl uninsured
insurance coverage uneven, rarely covers long term care
too many resources spent at end of life
Prevention of disease is under funded
2
Q
What has gone into effect with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
A
reduction of # of uninsured
no more exclusions for preexisting conditions
expansion of medicaid eligibility and creation of high risk pools
insurance exchanges (the marketplace)
covers more preventive care and checkups
3
Q
what is medicare?
A
a program of the Social Security Administration which provides funds for medical care for aged and permanently disabled people
