Ch 4+6 Healthcare And Patients Flashcards
Accreditation
Institutions seek this for documentation attesting to the attainment of certain minimum standards
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Ensure that all Americans are covered by health insurance
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Establishes the minimum standards for certification in various imaging specialties and radiation therapy
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Establish standards, advance profession and promote high standards of education and patient care
Credentials
Registration, permits, certificates, and licenses that attest to the qualifications of an individual
Diagnostic
Related to identification of patient problems
Fee-for-service
Companies reimburse patients for the cost of health care within the limits of their policy, patient is responsible for costs not covered. Patients can seek choice of provider
Fellow
Licensed physician receiving advanced training
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Provide complete and comprehensive health care for the cost of the premium and a small fee called a copayment for each visit
Hospitalist
Serve as attending physicians for inpatients that are hospitalized, practice in groups
Intern
Recent medical school graduates gaining practical experience
Managed care system
Allow private hospitals and physicians to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans that operate as HMOs or PPOs
Medicaid
Federal government funds and decides if a person falls within a designated group, state sets guidelines for services and eligibility
Medicare
Federal health insurance program that covers a potion of the medical care costs for those 65 and older
Mission statement
One or two paragraph declaration of the institution’s basic philosophy and primary goals
Practice standards
By ASRT, defines clinical practice, technical activities, professional responsibilities of imaging and therapeutic professions
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers, saves money by limiting access to expensive services when they are not needed
Radiologist
Physicians who specialize in diagnostic imaging
Resident
Licensed physicians in an educational program to become certified in a specialty area
Therapeutic
Devoted to treatment
Emergency department physician
Specializes in trauma and emergency situations; a triage expert in disaster situations
Family Practice physician
Treats individuals and families in the context of daily life
Gastroenterologist
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
Geriatrician
Specializes in problems and diseases of elderly persons
Gynecologist
Treats problems and diseases of the female reproductive system
Hospitalist
Specialist, often an internist, who treats patients in a hospital setting
Internist
Specializes in the medical care and treatment of adults