Pharm 120 Midterm Flashcards
What is the who definition of health
state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just absence of disease
How does Rootman and Raeburn define health
bodily, mental and social quality of life of people and permit them to use their iniviatives to maintain their health
what are the key components and mechanism of a good healthcare system
- robust financing mechanism
- well maintained facilities
- well trained and paid workforce
- reliable data
- logistics to deliver medicine and technologies
What is Medicare
Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system
integration of all 13 provincial health care systems
what is the main principle of Medicare
Universal coverage for all citizens and permanent residents to obtain health services throughout the country and between provinces
What are provincial governments responsible for in Medicare
Management, organizatin and deliver of health services
What is the federal governments responsibility to Medicare
Sets national standards for healthcare
provides funding support
support delivery for specific groups
What are the Main characteristics of Medicare
1) Curative system - curing illness
2) Fragmented- integration of 13 provincial healthcare systems
3) Mixed funding - 65-70% from government (public), 35-30% Private
What makes up the private funding portion of Medicare
Out of pocket
Private insurance
How was the public-private spilt impacted by covid
The public funding increased to 75%
How much does canada spend on healthcare as % of GDP
12.7 %
Where is most of the Medicare money being spent
Hospitals(25%), drugs(13%) and physicians(13%
How much of the Ontario provincial budget is spent on Healthcare
about 1/3
What services weren’t covered under HIDS
hospitals for tuberculosis
mental hospitals
nursing homes
capital expenditures
administrative cost
What are the 5 principles of the Canada Health Act
Universality -all residents entitled to health insurance
Portability - coverage must be maintaind if person moves
Public Administartion
Accessibiity -access to services must not be impeded by financial or other barriers
Comprehensivness- all services provided must be insured
What were the 3 underlie recommendations of the Momanow Report
1) Strong leadership to keep medicare a national asset
2) system must become resposnive and efficient
3) must make strategic investments to adress priority concerns
What were the differences between teh Romanow report and the Kirby Report
Romanow opposed private funding
Kirby supportative of increase private healthcare
What are the public health programs in the US
Medicare
Medicaid
Children’s health insurance program
Veterans Administration
Indian Health System
What are the 4 divisions of Medicare
Part A- covers Hostipal visits, free for age 65+ and anyone can get
Part B- covers outpaitent services, low deductable
Part C- private companies offer Medicare like beneifits (better plans)
Part D - RX drug plans run by private insurance companies but paid by governemts in addition to Medicare
What was the donut hole in Part D
There was a coverage gap where after a certain threshold patients had to pay out of pocket for high cost drugs
What is the split in funding for healthcare in US and how does it compare to Canada
Public - 45% and private 55%
Public 70 % and private 30%
What are the 4 tiers of the Medicare Part D Formulary
Teir 1- lowest copayement, most generic drugs
teir 2- medium copayment, preferred, brand name drugs
teir 3- higher copayment, non preferred brand drugs
Teir 4- higest copayment, very high cost drugs
What is Medicaid
state based program for poorest USA citezens
What is ObamaCare
improves access to care, improved medicare for seniors, expanded employer coverage
WHat was the impact of Obama Care
Decreased the amount of uninsured people by 20 million but increased premiums, and medicare spending
How Does Canada compare to life expectancy to USa
Canada has higher life expentency and Candaian men life as long as USA women
How does infant mortality rank between Canada and USA
Canada has lower infant mortality than USA
How Does Canada’s Health spending relate to USA
USA spends significantly more on Healthcare