Question

43 multiple choice 1 point
in healthcare, a \consumer\ is _.
an established customer
anyone with the potential to use health services
a former patient
someone with health insurance
44 multiple choice 1 point
on which of the following factors has the affordable care act had the most influence?
doctor training
insurance coverage
number of hospitals
medical research

Explanation:

• For question 43: In healthcare, a "consumer" is defined as anyone with the potential to use health services. An established customer or a former patient is too narrow - a consumer is a broader group. Having health insurance is not the defining characteristic of a healthcare consumer.
• For question 44: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was mainly focused on increasing access to healthcare through insurance. It had provisions to expand Medicaid, create health insurance marketplaces, etc. Doctor training, number of hospitals, and medical research were not the primary areas of influence of the ACA compared to insurance coverage.

Answer:

1. B. anyone with the potential to use health services
2. B. Insurance coverage