Hsmg 523: Health Care Financing Question Paper
Hsmg 523: Health Care Financing
Course:Health Systems Management
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
UNIT CODE : HSMG 523
UNIT TITLE : HEALTH CARE FINANCING
TIME : 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A, and ANY THREE in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
Briefly explain FOUR main uses of financial information of an organization.
(8marks)
QUESTION TWO
Briefly explain FOUR factors that have contributed to successful community based financing schemes. (8marks)
QUESTION THREE
Health care organizations are required to prepare reports to those who fund their work (donors). Briefly explain the FIVE areas that such a report must include. (8marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Health care financing is a process of mobilization of funds to support health care. Briefly explain FOUR financing mechanisms. (8marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Briefly explain the THREE dimensions a health financing system must have to be considered pro-poor. (8marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION SIX
National Health Accounts (NHA) tracks resource flow and use as a routine function to inform policy and planning. Explain the challenges faced in conducting NHA as a routine activity. (20marks)
QUESTION SEVEN
Explain the main characteristics of the following provider payment methods.
a) Fee for service
b) Line item budget. (20marks)
QUESTION EIGHT
Explain the main components of the FOUR financial statements. (20marks)
QUESTION NINE
Explain how each of the following financing methods i.e. pro-poor
a) Community-based health insurance
b) User fees. (20marks)
QUESTION TEN
a) Explain the FOUR (4) main stages of the budget cycle in Kenya.
b) Describe the key types of government plans in Kenya. (20marks)
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