The Public Health Workforce Should Demonstrate Competency in Which of the Following

question 27

Multiple Choice

The public health workforce should demonstrate competency in which of the following competency categories?

• A) Financial planning and management
• B) Workforce needs assessment
• C) Acute care services
• D) Curriculum development

Differentiate between the accounting treatments of foreign currency transactions and hedges.

Understand the basics of the accounting equation and how it reflects business transactions.

Understand how to apply the accounting equation to calculate changes in equity, assets, and liabilities.

Identify the different types of users of accounting information and their needs.

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Definitions:

Healthcare Costs

The expenses associated with medical treatment and services, including prevention, diagnosis, and care.

U.S.

A country located in North America, consisting of 50 states, and known as the United States of America.

Meaningful Use

The use of certified electronic health record technology to improve quality, safety, and efficiency, and reduce health disparities; to engage patients and family; to improve care coordination, and population and public health; and to maintain privacy and security of patient health information.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States for people who are 65 or older, and for some younger individuals with disabilities.