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In 2010 the US Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as the Healthcare Reform. This Act aims to change the provision of healthcare in the United States by
 
  A) bringing the health insurance industry under the umbrella of the federal government.
  B) increasing the number of nonprofit and public hospitals.
  C) placing limits on healthcare costs and limits on the growth of health maintenance
  organizations (HMOs).
  D) requiring every American to be enrolled in some type of health insurance plan.

Question 2

Which of the following is a current trend related to the education and scope of practice of healthcare providers within the healthcare system?
 
  A) The Flexner Report limited the involvement of hospitals in research and education of
  medical students, resulting in a decrease in internships and residencies.
  B) Pressure from insurers has mandated an increased use of specialty physicians over general
  practice physicians.
  C) There is a short supply of qualified individuals in most health occupations, including
  nursing.
  D) As the healthcare system has grown more and more complex, it is imperative for one
  individual educated to a specific role, to manage all aspects of care.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Healthcare Reform set up a process through which the United States would move
toward healthcare coverage for all by requiring everyone to be enrolled in some type of health
plan. This goal of universal coverage is not being sought through taking control of the
insurance industry, building public hospitals, or limiting the role of HMOs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Nurses are not the only healthcare workers in short supply. There are predicted
shortages in almost all areas of healthcare over the next 15 years. As the population ages and
more people enter the system due to expansion of healthcare insurance coverage, the shortages
are likely to persist. The Flexner Report increased the involvement of hospitals in research and
education of medical students. There is pressure to increase the involvement of general practice
physicians. As the healthcare system grows more complex, it is clear that it is impossible for
one individual educated to a specific role, to manage all aspects of care.



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