Week 3 - Healthcare and Public Systems

Question 1

What does health insurance do? How do most people in the U.S. obtain it?

Answer 1

Most people in U.S. obtain insurance through their employer

Health insurance acts as an intermediary between patients and providers

Question 2

Who funds the programs that provide care to individuals? Give examples of these programs.

Answer 2

Federal, state, and local governments fund programs that directly provide care to individuals

Examples:

FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers)

HIV/AIDS programs

Family planning programs

Question 3

What is healthcare access? Give examples of barriers to access.

Answer 3

Access refers to ability to obtain needed services.

Barriers to access:

Lack of health insurance

Inadequate health insurance

Insurance coverage limitations

Workforce issues