Finals Review (Trends in Healthcare)

Question 1

Name 3 reasons for high healthcare costs

Answer 1

technological advances, aging population, and lawsuits

Question 2

What are some methods of cost containment in healthcare?

Answer 2

diagnostic-related groups or (DRG), a combination of services, Outpatient services, Mass or bulk purchasing, and early intervention and preventive services

Question 3

What is the OBRA

Answer 3

THe omnibus budget reconciliation act protects the elderly from abuse in nursing homes.

Question 4

Name types of Geriatric care facilities. (2)

Answer 4

Adult Daycares, Assisted and independent living facilities (nursing homes)/

Question 5

What do ayurvedic practitioners do?

Answer 5

Maintain and restore harmony in the body.

Question 6

What do Chinese medicine practitioners do?

Answer 6

They keep your chi in line

Question 7

What do chiropractors do?

Answer 7

They manipulate the spine

Question 8

What do hypnotists do?

Answer 8

Believe Verbal suggestions can change behaviors.

Question 9

What do naturopaths do?

Answer 9

Believes cures for illness can be found in nature