Quiz 7 Flashcards
1
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What is right with the U.S. HC System
A
- exceptional technology
- exceptional HC facilities
- rapidly expanding knowledge
- novel therapeutic entities
- large and exceptionally trained HCP at upper end
- endless supply of money
- enhanced preventative care
- safety through computerized systems
2
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What is wrong with the U.S. HC System
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- too expensive ($13,000/yr/person –> 17% of GNP)
- disconnect between what we pay for and what we value/outcomes achieved
- compares poorly to other industrialized countries
- too much money is spent for older patients and end-of-life care without clear benefits
- small percentage of population consumes most of resources
- drug companies can charge whatever they wish
3
Q
National Health Expenditures
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$2 trillion
4
Q
National Health Expenditures per person
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$13,493 per capita
5
Q
National Health Expenditures as % of GDP
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17.3% of GDP
6
Q
What service type does the US spend the most on?
A
- Retail Prescription drugs (7.6%)
7
Q
What is a result of high medical bills/debt?
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14$ of individuals are contacted by a collection agency for unpaid bills
8
Q
US Healthcare System Peformance Rankings
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Ranked 11/11 in all categories except the care process
2/11 for the care process
