If a Health Economist Is Worried That a System of Health

question 58

Multiple Choice

If a health economist is worried that a system of health insurance will break down because, when combined with policies outlawing the use of an individual's health information in setting coverage and rates, the sickest will be the only one who will want insurance and the healthiest will go without insurance, that economist is focused on the problem of

• A)moral hazard.
• B)adverse selection.
• C)mandation.
• D)lack of universal coverage.

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Definitions:

Public Health Concerns

Issues that affect the health of the population as a whole, such as infectious diseases, pollution, and access to healthcare.

Availability of Data

Refers to the extent to which data is readily obtainable and accessible for use in decision-making processes.

Gross Hyphema

A severe condition where a large amount of blood collects in the front chamber of the eye, often as a result of trauma, significantly obstructing vision.

Anterior Chamber

The fluid-filled space inside the eye between the cornea and the iris, contributing to eye pressure.