Author Question: A definition of health policy includes which of the following elements? a. Funding for public ... (Read 19 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A definition of health policy includes which of the following elements?

a. Funding for public education
b. Appropriation of funds for roadwork
c. Selection of congressional members of committees
d. Public policy made to support health-related goals

Question 2

An accountable care organization (ACO) seeks to deliver which of the following aspects of health care? (Select all that apply.)

a. Lessen Medicare payments
b. Integrate care
c. Enhance evidence-based practices
d. Manage acute conditions
e. Support hospice charges

dreamfighter72 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Health policy is defined as public policies pertaining to health that are the result of an authoritative public decision-making process. Public education funding, appropriation of funding for roads, and selection of members of committees are not part of health care policy. They are under a different funding arm of the government.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
ACOs work to integrate care, manage chronic conditions, and enhance the use of evidence-based practices. They do not have any involvement with Medicare payments, the management of acute conditions, or hospice care.