FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE DETERMINATION OF U.S. PHARMACEUTICAL PROFITABILITY?

Which of the following is true of hospital spending? (Points : 2)
It has been increased by prospective payments
Cost shifting has resulted from government underpayments
The patient share of the bill has increased over the last few decades
Increased competition has resulted in more competitive pricing, which is reflected in increased hospital spending

Question 2.2. The Flexnor Report created the impetus for changes to be made in healthcare delivery, resulting from its findings related to: (Points : 2)
medical errors
largely insufficient quality measures
medical education
lack of competition
Question 3.3. Which of the following is not a differentiating community hospital classification: (Points : 2)
control or ownership
type of services provided
whether purpose-built
length of stay
Question 4.4. Small-to-midsize pharmaceutical companies have faster response time to changing market conditions and greater R&D capability than larger companies. (Points : 2)
True
False
Question 5.5. Which of the following is not an individual right that is currently provided for in the U.S. healthcare system? (Points : 2)
A pre-natal screening exam under EMTALA for pregnant women
Coverage for pre-existing conditions under the Affordable Care Act
Court enforcement of Medicaid services to individuals
Exemption from the health insurance purchase mandate for undocumented immigrants through the Affordable Care Act

Question 6.6. Which of the following is not a set of factors that affect the determination of U.S. pharmaceutical profitability? (Points : 2)
R&D costs/tort liability
Sunk costs/Blockbuster drug introduction
High generic drug prices/R&D accounting treatment
NCE failure rate/quasi-rents
Question 7.7. The negative constitution is: (Points : 2)
a means to limit the potential for government overreach
ensures that public health costs can be contained
requires government to offer police and public health services to all
b and c
Question 8.8. Which of the following sets is not considered to be “health” laws: (Points : 2)
EMTALA and Title VI
ADA and Title VI
Medicaid and ADA
EMTALA and Medicaid
Question 9.9. The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized that no state has the right under police powers to force vaccination on individuals. (Points : 2)
True
False

Question 10.10. Under EMTALA, if the transferring hospital has not provided the receiving facility with the patient’s related medical records, the transfer of the patient is not considered to have been proper. (Points : 2)