A number of key pieces of federal legislation developed the ...

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A number of key pieces of federal legislation developed the national standards that the individual states use to regulate health insurance. Which of the following are some of these key pieces of legislation? Select all that apply.
 
  a. the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
  b. the New Deal (ND)
  c. the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
  d. the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 2

Which of the following are methods for reimbursement for health care services in the United States? Select all that apply.
 
  a. universal health care c. publicly funded payers
  b. private insurers d. direct payment by consumers

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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
Three key pieces of federal legislation that have contributed to guidelines that states use to regulate health insurance are: 1) the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 2) the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), and 3) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Reimbursement for health care services in the United States is obtained through four primary methods: 1) private insurers, 2) publicly funded payers, 3) direct payment by consumers, and 4) charitable entities. The United States is the only major industrialized country that does not have a universal health care plan.

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