Which term refers to efforts to increase access to health care for groups previously shut out of the health care market?

Which term refers to efforts to increase access to health care for groups previously shut out of the health care market?

• A. Primary intervention
• B. Secondary intervention
• C. Tertiary intervention
• D. Health care reform

Answer: (D)

This item tests understanding of policy-driven change aimed at expanding access to care. Health care reform refers to broad efforts to modify health systems, funding, and regulations so that groups historically shut out—such as uninsured or underinsured, low-income, or rural populations—can obtain care. Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs, secondary prevention on early disease detection, and tertiary prevention on reducing harm and complications once a condition exists. While reforms can affect prevention and treatment, the term that best captures expanding access and reducing barriers through policy and system changes is health care reform.

This item tests understanding of policy-driven change aimed at expanding access to care. Health care reform refers to broad efforts to modify health systems, funding, and regulations so that groups historically shut out—such as uninsured or underinsured, low-income, or rural populations—can obtain care. Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs, secondary prevention on early disease detection, and tertiary prevention on reducing harm and complications once a condition exists. While reforms can affect prevention and treatment, the term that best captures expanding access and reducing barriers through policy and system changes is health care reform.