Which of the following bills would the nurse lobbyist, who believes strongly in social justice, encourage legislators to support?
a. A bill that establishes policies requiring all persons to pay the same cost for services regardless of income
b. A bill that promotes universal health insurance coverage
c. A bill that requires all health care providers to give care to uninsured persons without charge
d. A bill that requires health care workers to report undocumented immigrants who present for treatment
Question 2
Which of the following statements best describes an outcome of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997?
a. Additional funding was provided to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
b. Individuals were able to keep their health insurance when moving from one place to another.
c. Patient privacy and security of health information was enhanced.
d. A prospective payment system for home health services was created.