Author Question: Which is the United States largest and most expensive health care program? 1. Medicaid 2. ... (Read 91 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which is the United States largest and most expensive health care program?

1. Medicaid
2. Medicare
3. Social Security
4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Question 2

When planning client care the nurse must be aware that current changes in health care are primarily driven by:

1. Cost of care.
2. Access to care.
3. Availability of care.
4. Quality of care.

Rilsmarie951 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 1. Medicare is the governments largest health care financing program. It serves 40 million people
who are elderly and have disabilities. Medicaid is a smaller health care program that serves the
poor. Social Security and TANF are not health care programs.

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation: 1. Cost is the primary factor driving the changes in health care. Rising costs also affect access to
care, availability of care, and quality of care.