Employer Sponsored Health Insurance Flashcards
What is preferred provider organization?
- people who enroll can get medical treatment form in network physicians
- most common
- fee for service is how providers are paid
What are the cons of a PPO?
- increased premiums
- increased deductibles
What does PPO stand for?
preferred provider organization
What is Point of Service (PPO)?
- has characteristics of HMO and PPO
- may need a PCP to be a gatekeeper
- it is possible to see non-network doctors, but could lead to increased out of pocket payments
What does PPO stand for?
point of service
What are the pros of PPOs?
- no referral
- out of network coverage
What are the cons of POS?
- a claim will be filled
- increased deductible than PPO and HMO
High Deductible Health Plans
- decreased premiums
- high deductibles
- required to have health savings account
Who can be an agent?
PCP or employers
What is an agent?
someone who works on behalf of another using their expertise
What is the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)?
non-profit since 1990 that has worked with federal, state, consumer and business leaders to improve the quality of health
How does the NCQA want to quantify health?
- Measurement
- Transparency
- Accountability
What are the pros of accreditation?
- access/experience of care
- quality improvement initiatives
- verifying provider credentials
- appropriate denial and appeal practices
- helping enrollees manage their own health and healthcare
What companies are responsible for accreditation?
- HEDIS
- CAHDS
What are preventative services?
Provided by the ACA to provide services to prevent disease