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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is a common risk factor contributing to poor health outcomes in rural areas?

A. High rates of smoking

B. Lack of physical activity

C. Limited access to healthy food options

D. All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 2 of 5

State Medicaid programs are able to experiment with a variety of approaches to administering Medicaid because

A. The ACA shifted all costs for the Medicaid program to the states

B. States are able to apply for waivers from the Department of Health and Human Services which allow them to diverge from Medicaid rules

C. In National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, the Supreme Court ruled that states did not have to expand Medicaid

D. The constitution prioritizes states' rights over federal authority

Correct Answer: States are able to apply for waivers from the Department of Health and Human Services which allow them to diverge from Medicaid rules

Question 3 of 5

According to the CRS's overview of Medicaid expansion, how many states have implemented Medicaid expansion or are pending implementation?

A. 13

B. 22

C. 39

D. 49

Correct Answer: 39

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is the most significant reason why elderly rural residents experience higher healthcare costs?

A. Higher incidence of chronic diseases

B. Higher transportation costs to healthcare facilities

C. Limited healthcare options leading to more frequent emergency care use

D. All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 5 of 5

The main function of health insurance is:

A. To make healthcare free

B. To reduce total spending on healthcare

C. To pool the risks of healthcare costs

D. All of the above

Correct Answer: To pool the risks of healthcare costs

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