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Metfan725

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Why is it important for nurses to have some understanding of healthcare issues in the United States?
 
  1. The nurse has the responsibility of doing the paperwork related to the patient's insurance.
  2. Reimbursement often influences the services that can be offered to the public.
  3. The LPN will determine the quality of care to deliver based on the patient's insurance.
  4. The practical nurse cannot graduate until proficiency on this topic is displayed.

Question 2

Which statement about the U.S. healthcare system made by the nurse is untrue and inaccurate?
 
  1. There is no central agency to govern healthcare systems.
  2. Access to healthcare is available to all persons regardless of ability to pay.
  3. Legal risk must be considered when providing healthcare.
  4. High-tech equipment is available but payment for its use is troublesome to the system.


catron30

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
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LPNs need to be aware that healthcare agencies' policies determine what services you can provide that will be reimbursed by payers. Reimbursement often influences the services the agency can offer to the public.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
While access to healthcare for all is the ideal, the U.S. healthcare system has struggled to meet this ideal. There is hope that this will improve with changes in healthcare system laws.


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