Healthcare Spending and System Analysis Quiz

What percentage of total healthcare spending do physician services account for in the US?

• 40 to 45%

• 30 to 35%

• 20 to 25%

• 8 to 14%

Which area of healthcare spending has seen the highest growth rate?

• Prescription drugs

• Physician services

• Administrative costs

• Hospital care

How much more does the US pay for drugs compared to Mexico?

• 172%

• 278%

• 229%

• 347%

What is the average student loan debt for a graduating medical student in the US?

• $200,000

• $150,000

• $250,000

• $300,000

What is the average salary for doctors during residency?

• $67,000

• $50,000

• $80,000

• $100,000

By what percentage did physician compensation increase from 2017 to 2022?

• 16%

• 14%

• 12%

• 10%

What is the projected physician shortage in the US by 2036?

• 86,000

• 70,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What is one proposed solution to improve the US healthcare system?

• Eliminate insurance companies

• Reduce hospital services

• Implement value-based care

• Increase physician salaries

What is a major benefit of a single-payer healthcare system?

• Increased administrative costs

• Higher physician salaries

• Aligned incentives for patient care

• More expensive drugs

What is a significant issue with the current US healthcare system?

• Too many doctors

• Lack of price transparency

• Excessive patient involvement

• Low pharmaceutical profits