Which healthcare system financing model features a single public or quasi-public agency that finances healthcare for all residents?

• A. Public health
• B. Universal healthcare
• C. Single-payer healthcare system
• D. Private healthcare

Answer: (C)

This describes a single-payer healthcare system. The defining feature is one public or quasi-public agency that collects funds (usually through taxes or mandatory contributions) and pays for the majority or all healthcare services for every resident. This setup means access is financed through a single payer, often with little or no out-of-pocket cost at the point of care for covered services.

Universal healthcare refers to coverage for all, but it can involve multiple payers rather than a single agency. Public health focuses on population-wide health improvement rather than financing. Private healthcare relies mainly on private insurance and out-of-pocket payments. So the single-payer model best fits the description.