Which are considered barriers to the access of health care by Americans?
1. Cost of care
2. Community health centers
3. Lack of research for evidence-based practice
4. The use of nurse practitioners
Correct Answer: 1
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports that the U.S. expenditure for health care was $2.9 trillion in year 2013. Medicare and Medicaid totaled just over $1 trillion and costs are projected to increase as more people become eligible for Medicare. This will cause an increase to the tax subsidies for the new healthcare exchanges. Having community health centers and the use of nurse practitioners promotes access to health care. Research for evidence-based practice does not present a barrier for access to health care.
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