week 3: healthcare delivery systems Flashcards

1
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what would be the correct classification for a VA hospital?

A

public

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2
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what is the average length of stay for short term hospitals?

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7 days

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3
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what are the 3 common ways hospitals are classified?

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  1. Function or care provided
  2. Length of stay
  3. Financial support or ownership
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4
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the ability to walk or move about

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ambulatory

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5
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ambulatory in terms of health care delivery

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this method encompasses all persons who receive care without an overnight stay.

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6
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those whose care requires at least one overnight stay in a health care facility

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inpatients

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7
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care that is required for an extended period of time, or even for the entire life span

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long term care

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8
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where can long term care be provided?

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at home, in the community, in assisted living, or in nursing homes

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9
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any service or program that promotes disease prevention and health maintenance

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preventative care

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10
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a program that provides health services at home

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home health care

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11
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the use of technology to provide interactive medical consultations

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telehealth/telemedicine

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12
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healthcare insurance plan in which insurance companies reimburse patients for the costs of their health care within the limits of the policy and the patient is responsible for any costs not covered

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fee for service

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13
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health insurance program that provides complete and comprehensive healthcare for the cost of the premium and a fee called a copayment for each visit. Care is provided in specified facilities only

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Health maintenance organization (HMOs)

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14
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health care contracts that allow private hospitals and physicians to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans similar to health maintenance organizations

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managed care systems

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15
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a health care insurance system that offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers

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preferred provider organization (PPOs)

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16
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what is does PPO stand for?

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preferred provider organization

17
Q

legislation passed in 2010 for the stated purpose of ensuring that all Americans are covered by health insurance, often referred to as “Obamacare”

A

Affordable Care Act

18
Q

a federal health insurance program in the United States that covers a portion of the medical care costs for those over the age of 65

A

Medicare

19
Q

funds provided by the federal government to aid the medically indigent who fall within a designated eligibility group recognized by the federal and state governments

A

Medicaid

20
Q

the role of an organization, hospital, or health care facility in a one- or two-paragraph declaration of the institution’s basic philosophy and primary goals. This statement provides guidance for the decisions that govern the activities of the organization/facility

A

mission statement

21
Q

a physician in the first postgraduate year, learning medical practice under supervision before beginning a residency program or practice

A

intern

22
Q

a graduate student who is paid for services rendered while receiving advanced education; in the health care setting, physicians receiving advanced training in specialized areas may be designated as fellows

A

fellows

23
Q

a physician in one of the postgraduate years of clinical training (often specialized) after the first, or internship, year

A

resident

24
Q

physician specialist often an internist who limits practice to treatment of hospital inpatients

A

hospitalist

25
Q

what does ASRT stand for?

A

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

26
Q

what does ARRT stand for?

A

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

27
Q

what does profession relate to?

A

-field of study
-application of specialized knowledge to benefit others

28
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what are the 4 parts of Medicare?

A

A: inpatient, nursing home, hospice
B: outpatient
C: plus plan (A&B, higher premium)
D: prescription