CH 13 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Future Issues that threaten the US healthcare system include Physician Shortage
An Aging Population
A more Obese Population
The National Debt all
all
In 2012, what was the average in-state cost for four years of medical school, including tuition, fees, and living expenses?
228200
1/4th of all US spending is on healthcare
True
Which of the below payment schemes are mentioned by Dr. Neilson in the video?
Fee for Service
Bundled Payments
Capitation
ACO’s
Which specialty does NOT require class VI malpractice insurance?
Orthopedic surgery
Provisions of ACA/Obamacare
Individual must have health insurance or pay a tax penalty
Children are covered until age 26, Pre-existing conditions are covered
Most physicians are reimbursed according to CPT codes. What does CPT stand for?
Current Procedural Terminology
Cognitive Dissonance
Holding two conflicting ideas in your mind at the same time
What are the two major forms of managed care?
PPOs (preferred provider organizations) and HMOs (health maintenance organizations)
The US spending nearly twice as much as the next leading country on healthcare is justified because the US healthcare system performs the best on all metrics when compared to all other countries. TF
F
