dynamics 2 Flashcards
(43 cards)
What was established in 2001 to support free clinics in the United States?
The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC)
What created the Medicare and Medicaid programs that funded healthcare?
The passage of the Social Security Act of 1965
What did hospitals emerge from?
Almhouse institutions that cared for the chronically ill or disabled
What is the HHS responsible for?
Medicare, Medicaid, biomedical research, food and drug safety, disease control, and other services.
What percent of healthcare workers do hospitals employ?
39%
The healthcare industry is…
a complex system of diagnostic therapeutic, and preventative services
What are the 4 categories of healthcare?
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Rehabilitation
What is ambulatory care?
The most common private practice; has all types of procedures
What is the emphasis on public health and medical care?
Public health is on prevention
Medical care is on treatment of disease
What does public health at the city and state level include?
licensing health professionals and health facilities, setting standards for automobile safety devices, and supervising the quality of payment such as Medicaid
Why do states conduct surveys as part of the Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
To evaluate behaviors that that increase the risk for chronic disease including, diet, activity, smoking, and alcohol use
What is the misconception about free clinics?
Free clinics are no longer necessary after the implementation of the ACA
How many were uninsured in 2019?
29 million (11%)
What plays an important role in achieving health care for all through federally funded care?
Preventative health care
True or False: There are more community, non-profit hospitals than private
True
True or False: The hospital is a key resource of the U.S. healthcare center
True
Who owns/operates private hospitals
Groups such as churches, businesses, corporations, and physicians
What do health promotion services do?
Help clients reduce the risk of illness, maintain optimal function, and follow healthy lifestyles
what do disease prevention services offer?
A wide variety of assistance and activities.
What is the most used healthcare service?
Diagnosis and treatment of illness, most often provided in the hospital or ambulatory care setting
What do rehabilitation services involve?
The restoration of a person to normal or near-normal function after an illness
Who finances/operates public hospitals?
Government agencies
Who operates voluntary hospitals?
Religious organizations
What are community hospitals?
Independent, nonprofit corporations consisting of local citizens interested in providing care
