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281.
The increase in public health spending is attributed to:
A Reduced budgetary allocations
B Government initiatives to improve healthcare access and affordability
C Decreased demand for healthcare services
D Focus on non-essential health services
282.
Which of the following is tracked by the NHA?
A Only government expenditure on health
B Government expenditure, out-of-pocket expenditure, and private expenditure on health
C Only private expenditure on health
D Expenditure on education and health combined
283.
What is the ultimate aim of the health financing strategies informed by NHA estimates?
A To increase private healthcare dominance
B To achieve universal health coverage and improved health outcomes
C To reduce government involvement in healthcare
D To focus solely on curative care
284.
What is the role of NHA estimates for policymakers?
A To understand the effectiveness of health financing strategies and make informed decisions
B To dictate healthcare service delivery methods
C To set prices for medical equipment
D To manage hospital administration
285.
What has been the trend of overall health expenditure as a percentage of GDP according to the NHA estimates?
A A steady decrease
B A steady increase
C Fluctuation without a clear trend
D Stagnation
286.
What is the significance of the marginal decrease in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) as a percentage of total health expenditure?
A It increases the financial burden on households
B It reduces the financial burden on households seeking medical care
C It indicates a decline in healthcare quality
D It has no significant impact
287.
Which of the following government schemes is mentioned as contributing to increased public health spending?
A PM-KISAN
B Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
C PM-WANI
D National Green Hydrogen Mission
288.
What positive trend is indicated by the NHA estimates for 2021-22 regarding public health spending?
A A decrease in public health spending
B Increased public health spending as a proportion of total health expenditure
C Stagnation in public health spending
D A shift towards private health spending
289.
For which period were the latest NHA estimates released in early 2026?
A 2020-21
B 2021-22
C 2022-23
D 2023-24
290.
What does the National Health Account (NHA) provide?
A A list of all doctors in India
B A comprehensive picture of the health financing landscape in India
C Data on disease prevalence only
D Information on pharmaceutical prices