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Health Policy Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which organization plays a central role in regulating Medicare and Medicaid?
A. FDA
B. WHO
✔✔C. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
D. OSHA
What is the focus of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?✔✔A. To expand access to health insurance and reduce healthcare costs
- To increase employer tax rates
- To eliminate Medicaid
- To decrease public health spending
Which type of policy is created by a hospital or health system to guide staff actions?✔✔A. Institutional policy
- State legislative policy 1 / 2
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- Federal mandate
- Judicial review
What is an example of a public health policy?✔✔A. Laws requiring childhood vaccinations
- Restaurant food menus
- Private insurance advertising
- Staffing ratios in private clinics
Which level of government is responsible for licensing healthcare professionals?✔✔A. State
- Federal
- Local
- National
What is one responsibility of a nurse in influencing health policy?
- Enforcing legal decisions
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✔✔B. Advocating for patient rights and access to care