Health and Human Services in Focus

What is the purpose of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

• To regulate hospital finances
• To make healthcare more affordable and accessible
• To create a universal healthcare system
• To eliminate private health insurance

Which is one of the key components of the Healthy People 2030 initiative?

• Setting national health goals and improving the health of Americans
• Providing healthcare for all
• Regulating insurance premiums
• Monitoring healthcare facilities

Which government program covers healthcare for people with disabilities?

• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• TRICARE

What is one of the core goals of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?

• To promote and fund medical research
• To administer health insurance
• To regulate pharmaceutical companies
• To control healthcare facilities

Which federal agency is primarily concerned with regulating the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics?

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Department of Agriculture
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Federal Trade Commission

Which of the following is the primary goal of the Public Health Service (PHS)?

• To provide medical services to the public
• To protect and promote the health of the nation
• To regulate private healthcare providers
• To oversee medical insurance programs

What does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) primarily focus on?

• To eliminate all healthcare insurance companies
• Expanding healthcare coverage and reducing costs
• To eliminate private insurance
• To provide free healthcare for all citizens

What is one of the challenges of providing universal healthcare?

• To ensure equal access to education
• Managing the cost and funding of the healthcare system
• Improving healthcare technology
• Reducing the number of healthcare providers

Which of the following is one of the roles of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)?

• Administering health programs and providing research funding
• Regulating healthcare industries
• Monitoring food safety
• Controlling drug pricing

Which organization provides healthcare coverage for U.S. military personnel and their families?

• To regulate healthcare systems
• TRICARE
• Medicaid
• Medicare

Which government entity is responsible for administering the Affordable Care Act?

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Department of Labor
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Which of the following is a major division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)?

• To provide emergency medical services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• To inspect food quality
• To conduct medical research

Which healthcare program specifically targets low-income elderly individuals?

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• TRICARE
• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Which of the following is a goal of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?

• To regulate healthcare facilities
• To advance medical research
• To monitor food and drug safety
• To control health insurance premiums

Which of the following is an example of a public health initiative aimed at reducing tobacco use?

• The “Tobacco Free” campaign
• The National Cancer Institute
• Medicaid expansion
• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Which department of the U.S. government is responsible for administering healthcare benefits for veterans?

• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

What program provides healthcare services to children whose families do not qualify for Medicaid?

• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• Medicare
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees the development of policies in which area?

• Public health and welfare
• Foreign relations
• National security
• Defense

Which health condition is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) most concerned with controlling?

• To regulate the health insurance market
• To provide long-term care services
• Infectious diseases like influenza, COVID-19, and tuberculosis
• To monitor cancer statistics

What type of health service is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) designed to improve access to?

• Emergency medical care
• Preventive and primary care services
• Surgical procedures
• Specialized treatments

What is the purpose of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program?

• To provide healthcare for individuals living with HIV/AIDS
• To provide vaccines for infectious diseases
• To reduce tobacco usage
• To fund cancer research

What is one primary function of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

• To administer federal health programs
• To regulate healthcare providers
• To ensure equal access to medical education
• To provide direct healthcare services

Which health issue is the World Health Organization (WHO) most concerned with globally?

• Infectious diseases
• Non-communicable diseases
• Emergency care services
• Medical insurance policies

Which type of healthcare insurance is provided to individuals over 65 and certain younger people with disabilities?

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• TRICARE
• Veterans Health Care

Which group is most likely to benefit from the Affordable Care Act?

• Wealthy individuals
• Low-income individuals and families
• Private insurance companies
• Government employees

Which of the following is one of the goals of the Office for National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)?

• To regulate health insurance
• To reduce illegal drug use
• To provide medical services to drug addicts
• To regulate pharmaceutical prices

Which department of the U.S. government is responsible for administering social security programs, including disability?

• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Which of the following is an example of a preventive health service?

• Vaccination against infectious diseases
• Surgical treatments
• Emergency room care
• Mental health counseling

What does the term "public health" primarily refer to?

• To the treatment of individual patients
• To the health and well-being of communities as a whole
• To insurance programs for the elderly
• To the research of medical advancements

Which of the following is a function of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)?

• To support healthcare for underserved populations
• To monitor food safety
• To regulate health insurance companies
• To fund medical research

What is the primary goal of Health and Human Services (HHS)?

• To improve the health and well-being of Americans
• To reduce healthcare costs
• To regulate healthcare insurance companies
• To monitor disease outbreaks

What is a primary function of the Indian Health Service (IHS)?

• To administer social security programs
• To provide healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations
• To oversee the healthcare system
• To manage the healthcare budget

Which of the following is a key service of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)?

• To monitor health insurance
• To reduce health disparities among minority populations
• To provide public health education
• To manage disease outbreaks

What is Medicaid designed to do?

• Provide healthcare for low-income individuals and families
• Provide care for elderly individuals
• Provide healthcare for government employees
• Provide care for military personnel

What is one of the objectives of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)?

• To train medical researchers
• To provide healthcare professionals to underserved communities
• To oversee drug testing
• To regulate medical devices

Which of the following best describes the role of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)?

• To regulate health insurance
• To improve the quality and availability of mental health and substance use services
• To manage healthcare costs
• To oversee the pharmaceutical industry

Which federal agency works to reduce the spread of communicable diseases?

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Food and Drug Administration
• National Institutes of Health

Which federal program provides healthcare for Americans aged 65 and older?

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• The Affordable Care Act
• TRICARE

Which health program primarily supports maternal and child health?

• To promote wellness in schools
• Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
• National Institutes of Health
• Veterans Health Administration

Which of the following agencies is responsible for ensuring the safety of food products in the U.S.?

• To provide disaster relief
• To regulate the healthcare system
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• To oversee pharmaceutical pricing

What is a significant benefit of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?

• It provides healthcare coverage for children in low-income families
• It provides healthcare for all children
• It covers long-term care for children
• It provides dental insurance for children

What is the focus of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)?

• To improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare
• To provide healthcare coverage for children
• To support mental health services
• To regulate hospital finances