Additional Info Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is notable about the political parties in control this upcoming year?
Republicans are in control of all the branches of the government; their leaders are extremely conservative and from small, regressive states that otherwise would not have much federal power
What is the AHRQ? What branch is it under?
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; It is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Executive branch
What is the CDC? What branch is it under?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention; It is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Executive Branch
What is the CMS? What branch is it under?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; It is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Executive branch
What is the HRSA? What branch is it under?
Health Resources and Services Administration; It is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Executive branch
What is the SAMHSA? What branch is it under?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; It is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Executive branch
What are factors that influence immunization rates?
- Perception of risk
- Vaccine supply, safety, and efficacy
- Education and health promotion
- Cultural context
- Financial incentives for parents and doctors
- School entry and other legislation
Describe the historical context of hospitals and physician training.
Hospitals were initially where people went to die. Only the rich received care in their homes. The AMA was founded and medical doctors were seen as a professional occupancy in the early 1900’s. Training was initially based on apprenticeship but the Flexner 1910 Report made medical schools more standardized.
Describe the early history of American health insurance.
Teddy Roosevelt proposed national health insurance in the early 1900’s, or what was otherwise known as the Progressive era. The AMA opposed health insurance because they perceived it as a threat to M.D. authority and income. They claimed that health insurance was a socialist ideal to convince the public that it was bad. FDR later promoted a Social Insurance model.
What is unique about U.S. health insurance?
It is conferred by employment rather than citizenship
How did modes of payment for healthcare change before and after the ACA?
- Out of pocket and uninsured individuals decreased
- Private health insurance decreased
- Employer based health insurance increased
- Government M&M increased
What population does Medicare provide for?
Retired elderly and disabled individuals
What population does Medicaid provide for?
Disabled individuals and low-income women with children
What is the difference in how Medicare and Medicaid are issued?
Medicare is based on a social insurance model (eligible citizens are automatically enrolled and funded through mandatory contributions) while Medicaid is based on year-to-year appropriations and means-tested eligibility
What does Medicare Part A do?
In-patient care
- Mandatory by age requirement and tax-bearer status
What does Medicare Part B do?
Outpatient care
- Optional but money removed from pension
What does Medicare Part D do?
Covers prescription drugs up to a certain amount
- Provided through private insurance
What does Medicare C do?
A supplement to outpatient care
- Provided through private insurance
- Also called Medicare Advantage
