ch1: ccma basics

Question 1

what is the oldest known insurance company

Answer 1

blue cross blue shield

Question 2

pay for performance

Answer 2

patient pays out of pocket

Question 3

physical therapist (pt’s)

Answer 3

work with patients to regain mobility and improve range of motion and strength

Question 4

certified ekg techs (cet’s)

Answer 4

specialize in ekg testing

Question 5

radiology techs

Answer 5

uses imaging equipment to diagnose and treat patients

Question 6

certified electronic health records specialist (cehrs)

Answer 6

access records and obtain payments + information

Question 7

certified phlebotomy techs

Answer 7

collects samples of blood and fluids for lab techs to test

Question 8

preferred provider program (ppo)

Answer 8

a insurance plan that covers through selected providers

Question 9

medical doctors (md’s)
aka allopathic providers

Answer 9

regular doctor

Question 10

osteopathic doctors

Answer 10

same as md’s but are trained to use OMT therapy to treat patients

Question 11

nurse practitioners

Answer 11

treat common illness, perform minor procedures and prescribe meds they work with a MD

Question 12

physicians assistants

Answer 12

practice medicine under direct supervision of an md

Question 13

cardiologist

Answer 13

heart doctor, specializes in care of the cardiovascular system

Question 14

allergists

Answer 14

specialize in allergy care

Question 15

lab techs

Answer 15

performs testing on blood bodily fluids etc , they work under a medical technologist

Question 16

medical receptionists

Answer 16

check patients in / out, answer phones, data entry, file and fax

Question 17

dermatologists

Answer 17

specialize in skincare

Question 18

family practitioner

Answer 18

general and preventive care for the whole family

Question 19

internists

Answer 19

provides treatment through the bodies internal ailment

Question 20

general practitioners

Answer 20

MDs that do not specialize

Question 21

ancillary services

Answer 21

alternative to the er , like urgent care

Question 22

occupational therapist

Answer 22

works with patients that are emotionally, mentally, or physically disabled

Question 23

medical insurance

Answer 23

coverage available to 1 or a whole family through 1 or group plans

Question 24

government plan

Answer 24

only offer coverage to people who meet the certain requirements

Question 25

alternative therapies

Answer 25

things like -acupuncture -dietary supplements -chiropractic treatments

Question 26

pharmacy techs

Answer 26

assist pharmacist w tasks in the pharmacy that do not require a license

Question 27

patient centered med home

Answer 27

provides primary care + guidance

Question 28

health maintenance org

Answer 28

a type of health insurance that limits care to specific providers who work for them

Question 29

global budget

Answer 29

an alternative payment method , paid fixed amount for services

Question 30

full capitation

Answer 30

transfers all financial risk to providers

Question 31

certified health coach or navigator

Answer 31

helps like a therapist for patients and provides them guidance and comfort

Question 32

accountable care org

Answer 32

regulates + reimburses cost of care