Unit 1 Healthcare System & Radiography Profession

Question 1

Fee for service

Answer 1

Insurance companies reimburse the patient within limits of the policy
*High premiums
*Not cost effective

Question 2

Preventative Healthcare

Answer 2

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
*Regimented process with contracted providers
*Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Question 3

Medicare

Answer 3

Federal healthcare insurance for people 65+
*Multiple plan options
*Some are standard, additional benefits are additional cost to the insured

Question 4

Medicaid

Answer 4

Federal program to assist the indigent(poor) with healthcare costs

Question 5

Public facilities

Answer 5

Government run (federal/ state)

Question 6

Private facilities

Answer 6

For profit vs non-profit

Question 7

“Short Stay” hospitals

Answer 7

Diagnostic Procedures or Minor Surgical Procedures

Question 8

Home healthcare
Extended care facility

Answer 8

Nursing homes

Question 8

Other facilities

Answer 8

-Foster care facilities
-Skilled nursing facilities

Question 9

Referring Physician

Answer 9

Physician who sends patient to the hospital or writes order for tests

Question 10

Attending Physician

Answer 10

*Oversees patient care while in the facility
*Can bring in specialists
*Hospitalists are staff physicians who serve in this capacity
*Prescribe therapeutic procedures

Question 11

Medical students

Answer 11

Currently enrolled in first 4 years of medical school and working on their “clinicals”

Question 12

Interns

Answer 12

Medical school graduates gaining clinical experience

Question 13

Residents

Answer 13

Licensed physicians in an educational program seeking a specialty
*Family Practice
*Radiology

Question 14

Fellows

Answer 14

Licensed physicians, completed residency seeking advanced training
*Ex: Interventional Radiology

Question 15

Radiology structure in order

Answer 15

Radiologist
Department Director
Radiology Manager
Lead Technologist
Lead Radiographer
Staff Radiographer
Support Personnel

Question 16

ASRT(American Society of Radiologic Technologists)

Answer 16

Nationally recognized organization
*Contribute to your education
*Promote professional advancement
*Lobby and fight to preserve our profession
*Public relations

Question 17

ARRT(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Answer 17

National credentialing body
*Establish minimum standards
*Every year
*24 hours CE every 2 years

Question 18

Texas Medical Board

Answer 18

Issue State Licensure Limited vs. MRT

Question 19

Joint Commission Facilities

Answer 19

-Formerly known as JCAHO
-Making sure institution meets criteria for equipment, staff, safety, funding management, patient care

Question 20

JRCERT

Answer 20

Educational programs
*Establish minimum educational standards
*Conduct inspections
*Places value on the diploma
*Provides accreditation for healthcare institutions

Question 21

HMO vs PPO

Answer 21

-HMO: provide complete and comprehensive heath care for the cost of the premium and a small fee called a copayment for each visit, preventative healthcare and other needed health services

-PPO: a system that offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers