WGU D050 HISTORY OF HEALTHCARE IN
AMERICA EXAM/WGU D050 EXAM LATEST 2023-
2024 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE
- The Social Security is a federal insurance program that provides benefits to:
Older Americans who are retired The unemployed and disabled Widows and child survivors of parents regardless of their employment history eligibility Both A and B All of the above
- Which act eventually lead to the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965?
The Model Bill Health Security Act Social Security Act Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1 / 3
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) was enacted in 1986
to:
Provide more universal healthcare coverage while maintaining private options.Require insurers to provide adequate coverage for mental health benefits.Allow employees to carry their insurance coverage with them when they are no longer covered the company’s health insurance plan.
Eliminated insurance coverage denial for preexisting conditions.
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted with three primary goals: First is to
expand access to health insurance; Second to reduce healthcare costs, what is the third primary goal?
To help uninsured children up to the age of 19 To support innovative delivery methods To provide more control to insurance companies for healthcare delivery Required insurers to provide adequate coverage for mental health benefits.
- Which are true regarding mezzo factors with Social Determinants of Health?
Occur on a smaller scale with focus on smaller groups and institutions.Involves direct interactions between healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
Involves social service initiatives to support healthcare access on the community and institutional levels.
Addresses the needs of society or large groups.
Both A and C 2 / 3
6. The following are all key Healthcare Regulatory Bodies in the United States:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) All of the above
- Which act was created in 1963 that led to removing people from mental health
institutions and to provide community support to address their mental health needs?
Tricare National Mental Health Act Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act
- The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 led to the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). What does the FDA regulate?
Illegalized the manufacture and sale of dangerous, adulterated (mixed with toxic substances), mislabeled, or spoiled foods and drugs
Prohibited the interstate transport of unlawful food and drugs under penalty of seizure and prosecution
Monitored and enforced food and drug product labeling and advertising
Regulated the manufacture and sale of drugs by defining standards of strength, quality, and purity as set by the United States Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary
Required food and drugs match the ingredients listed on their labels
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