Mod Terms 1: Foundations & Basic Knowledge (10%) Flashcards
t/f: a licensed vocational nurse is also known as a licensed practical nurse
true
what are the 3 ways licensure can be given
examination, reciprocity, and endorsement
what is the difference between licensure by examination and endorsement
endorsement is through a national board exam
diagnostic testing, new pain s/s, and physical exams require
in-person physical evaluations
following up on meds, chronic condition management, pt education, evaluation of minor concerns, follow up on new equipment, and discussing labs may be done through
telehealth appoinments
describe the PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME MODEL (PCMH)
PCP is head of team and all aspects of pt care are managed
which healthcare model makes up most of US healthcare
fee for service
describe FEE FOR SERVICE
every test/service has charge/fee schedule and the office bills the insurance which then charges pt predetermined amount
describe VALUE-BASED PLANS
has quadruple aim with financial reward for keeping pts healthy stressing stress prevention and early intervention
the US is slowly moving to this healthcare model
value-based plans
what is the four parts of the quadruple aim of value-based plans
- improve pt outcomes
- improve pt satisfaction
- lower cost
- health care professional well-being
what are the 3 types of managed care
HMO, PPO, POS
define MANAGED CARE
healthcare for preset scheduled payments and coordinated care from network
describe POINT OF SERVICE PLANS
- no PCPs
- self-refer to specialists
- cost depends on providers seen in plan’s panel
- lower medical costs for more limited choices
t/f: POS plans offer lots of flexibility
true
describe PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS (PPOs)
- network gives a discounted fee and lots of flexibility
- no PCP
- self-refer to specialists
- see providers in and out of network
t/f: PPOs are not more flexible than HMOs
false
define HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO)
contract w/medical center or providers and fixed annuals characterized by referrals, precertification, and preauthorization
define CAPITATION
payment per member/month based on factors and providers paid to keep pts healthy rather than encounters
what does a partial/blended capitation mean
only some services are based on capitation
what are some factors for capitation
age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, benefit design, expected usage is greater than pt visits
acetaminophen, hydrocodone, and codeine are types of
analgesics
esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, and famotidine are examples of
antacids/anti-ulcer
amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole are examples of
antibiotics