Health Sector Economics — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding healthcare financing in India is/are correct? 1. Out-of-Pocket (OOP) expenditure as a percentage of Total Health Expenditure (THE) has significantly increased since 2014-15. 2. Government Health Expenditure (GHE) as a percentage of GDP has consistently exceeded the National Health Policy 2017 target of 2.5%. 3. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY primarily focuses on providing health insurance for primary healthcare services. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following constitutional provisions implicitly or explicitly mandates the state's role in improving public health in India? 1. Article 21 2. Article 47 3. Article 39(e) 4. Article 42 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017: 1. It aims to increase public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025. 2. It emphasizes a shift from curative care to preventive and promotive health. 3. It advocates for strengthening the private healthcare sector without any regulatory oversight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following are key economic challenges in India's health sector? 1. High Out-of-Pocket (OOP) expenditure. 2. Shortage and maldistribution of healthcare workforce. 3. Inadequate public health infrastructure, especially in rural areas. 4. Limited investment in health technology assessment (HTA). Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the economic impact of medical tourism in India: 1. It contributes to foreign exchange earnings. 2. It primarily benefits the public healthcare sector. 3. It can lead to a 'brain drain' from the public sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?