Study Quiz 2

Question 1

Where does a Bill go after it is introduced to Congress?

Answer 1

A committee

Question 2

What does the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 force insurance companies to do?

Answer 2

If they offer Mental Health coverage, they do so at same level as medical and surgical benefits

Question 3

Who can introduce a piece of legislation to Congress?

Answer 3

Any member of congress

Question 4

Who hires a lobbyist?

Answer 4

special interest groups

Question 5

Who influences votes through contribution of funds to candidates likely to advance a particular groups interest?

Answer 5

AOTPAC

Question 6

In relation to advocacy, what is Hill Day and who sponsors it?

Answer 6

AOTA sponsored event for Advocacy at the US Capitol in Washington DC

Question 7

The ability to understand and identify a policy on the basis of policy information and knowledge.

Answer 7

policy literacy

Question 8

The ability to consult and advocate for change in current policies.

Answer 8

Policy influence

Question 9

The ability to advocate for policies that positively affect an organization.

Answer 9

policy competence

Question 10

The ability to analyze policies.

Answer 10

policy acumen

Question 11

Why is Advocacy around Public Policy important to the OT Profession?

Answer 11

Determines who has access to OT services

Question 12

Identify two issues related to the Triple Aim

Answer 12

Lack of care coordination

Hospital readmissions

Question 13

How did the passage of IDEA in 1975 influence the profession of occupational therapy?

Answer 13

Created job opportunities in public schools and preschools that didn’t previously exist