Chapter 2: Healthcare Systems Key Terms Flashcards
Clinics
Institution that provides care for outpatients; a group of specialists working in cooperation.
Concierge Medicine
A type of personalized health care where an enhanced level of care is provided by a primary care physician for a monthly or annual fee.
Fee-for-Service Compensation
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Set of federal regulations adopted to protect the confidentiality of patient information and the ability to retain health insurance coverage.
Managed Care
A health care delivery system designed to reduce the cost of health care while providing access to care through designated providers.
Medicare
Government program that provides medical care for elderly (65+) and/or disabled individuals.
Medigap Policy
An insurance plan that serves as supplemental insurance to Medicare; usually pays deductible for Medicare and co-payments of care.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
A federal agency that establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
A federal statute signed into law and designed to expand access to affordable health coverage in the United States.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
A type of managed care health insurance plan usually provided by large industries or companies to their employees.
The Joint Commission (TJC)
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TRICARE
The U.S. government health insurance plan for all military personnel.
Value-based Compensation
A health payment plan in which doctors and providers are paid a certain amount for each diagnosis or disease regardless of the number of services provided.
