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US Healthcare Systems Chapter 2 Exam 2025 Questions and Answers Legislative, organizational, and professional developments changed the U.S. healthcare system from - ....ANSWER ...-one-to-one services to a huge, complex, corporation- dominated industry. Twentieth-century accomplishments: - ....ANSWER ...-Prevention of infectious diseases, psychotropic drugs, imaging and cardiovascular technologies; advancing technology encouraged medical specialization. ACA's four aims: - ....ANSWER ...-Consumer protection; higher quality, lower costs; access to affordable care; holding insurance companies accountable. ACA's mandates and results will continue to be challenged - ....ANSWER ...- Experimentation with new delivery models with health services research results Evolving health care provider and insurance marketplaces Changing political landscape will determine final results of ACA implementation Overall US Health Care Industry Transformation - ....ANSWER ...-Until 1940s ( a time referred to as pre-insurance), the healthcare industry was dominated by physicians and hospitals Patient/Doctor relationships were considered sacred; treatments, payments confidential …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1