Common Definitions for Types of Managed care

Question 1

Primary Care

Answer 1

includes the diagnosis, treatment and management of general medical conditions. Emphasis is on prevention through immunizations, wellness check-ups, screening services and education of patients.

Question 2

Primary Care Physician

Answer 2

serves as a gatekeeper controlling access to more expensive care or specialty services.

Question 3

Specialty Care

Answer 3

is care focused on dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of specific, nonroutine conditions.

Question 4

Acute Care

Answer 4

refers to the intensive services provided in a hospital setting or outpatient care facility, for serious or complex conditions.

Question 5

Emergency Care

Answer 5

refers to intensive services given in an emergency room or emergency care center

Question 6

Chronic Care

Answer 6

refers to non-acute care usually delivered in a nursing home, or out patient setting such as clinics, or by a home care organization.