Final exam Flashcards
The following describes this managed care principle: Panels of health care providers who are contracted with the Managed Care Organization (MCO) provide services, are open or closed, and go through a credentialing process. The primary care physician serves as a gatekeeper to authorize services.
a. enhanced quality control procedures
b. limited access to the universe of providers
c. payment mechanisms that reward efficiency
limited access to the universe of providers
The following describes this managed care product: This managed care product allows individuals greater control over health utilization and spending. Co-payments, health savings account, and high deductible plans often discourage overuse of services under this product.
a. Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
b. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
c. Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)
d. Point of Service
Consumer-Directed Health Plans
The following describes this managed care product: This managed care product includes a contract between providers and purchasers. Providers have an increased pool of patients while beneficiaries have a choice of providers within the panel overall offering more choice and flexibility.
a. Point of Service
b. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
c. Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)
d. Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)
The following describes this managed care product: This managed care product is a highly aggregated form of managed care. It utilizes a gatekeeper to pre-approve. Beneficiaries access with pre-approval only from providers on a panel.
a. Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
b. Point of Service
c. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
d. Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)
Health Maintenance Organizations
There are 4 models of how provider contracts are established. The following describes this model: This model includes a contract with individual providers or small provider groups. Providers keep individual and group practices and see patients from multiple HMOs.
a. Staff Model
b. Group Model
c. Independent Practice Associations
d. Network Model
Independent Practice Associations
The following describes this Managed Care Payment Mechanism: Under this payment system the insurer financial risk is limited. One fee is paid to the provider for a set of services. One payment is made for the entire day or visit inclusive of all procedures.
a. Bundle Payment System
b. Capitation
c. Discounted fee schedule
Bundle Payment System
The following describes this Managed Care Payment Mechanism: Under this payment system payments for treatments are separated. Providers are payed a set sum on a regular basis. Financial risk is almost entirely on the provider.
a. bundle payment syst
b. capitation
c. discounted fee schedule
Capitation
The following describes this managed care principle: Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) perform utilization reviews, use benchmarking, and case management functions to evaluate the appropriateness of therapy services and coordinate care.
a. limited access to the universe of providers
b. enhanced quality control procedures
c. rising costs of health care
d. payment mechanisms that reward efficiency
enhanced quality control procedures
There are 4 models of how provider contracts are established. The following describes this model: Within this model providers are employed by the HMO and receive a salary. The model is highly integrated and beneficiaries must receive coverage at a fixed price within the HMO.
a. staff model
b. independent practice association
c. group model
d. network model
staff model
Managed Care limits access to providers with the following:
a. All of the above
b. Gatekeeper
c. Open/Closed panels
d. Credentialing
all of the above
The following criteria is required to be eligible for Medicare services EXCEPT:
a. 65 years old or older
b. Diagnosis of End Stage Renal Disease or ALS at any age
c. Permanently disabled any age
d. Married and a past contributor to Medicare
married and a past contributor to medicare
This part of Medicare covers inpatient hospital care, short term skilled nursing facility care, and home health care/hospice.
a. Medicare Part B
b. Medicare Part A
c. Medicare Part C
d. Medicare Part D
Medicare Part A
This part of Medicare covers outpatient, home health, durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and orthotics. Patients are responsible for 20% coinsurance rate under this part of Medicare.
a. Medicare Part B
b. Medicare Part A
c. Medicare Part C
d. Medicare Part D
Medicare Part B
The following are true about Medicare in Home Health EXCEPT:
a. OTs can complete the initial evaluation
b. All are evaluated using OASIS
c. Med A entitles up to 100 days if 3 day hospital stay occurred prior
d. MD must confirm pt is homebound
OTs can complete the initial evaluation
The following is true about the Therapy Cap EXCEPT:
a. OT and SLP are lumped into the same category
b. It has an exemption that ends December 2017
c. PT and SLP are lumped into the same category
d. Refers to a max dollar amount spent on outpatient rehab in one year
OT and SLP are lumped into the same category
Consider that the Utilization Review for fraud and abuse has three levels. The following describes this level: This review occurs onsite and includes a review of patient documentation and billing records.
a. Level IV
b. Level II
c. Level I
d. Level III
Level III
This prospective payment system is found with the SNF (skilled nursing facility) setting. It pays an all-inclusive amount based on 8 categories that are measured including rehab plus extensive services, behavior problems, reduced physical function, rehabilitation, extensive services, special care, clinically complex, and impaired cognition. This also has been listed as an area of fraudulent action completed in SNF by Medicare as many clients were placed in Ultra highs when not clinically appropriate.
a. Other Medicare Required Assessments (OMRA)
b. Resource Utilization Group (RUG)
c. Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
d. Minimum Data Set (MDS)
Resource Utilization Group (RUG)
An example of an entitlement program where eligible persons have a guarantee to a defined set of benefits identified in the law.
a. Medicare
b. Bundle Payment System
c. PPO
Medicare
This is a term for economic resources that are transferred from one group to another group to meet a defined social need.
a. Social Exploitation
b. Social Insurance
c. Social Media
d. Social Transfer
Social Insurance
Major Data Sections for the MDS include all of the following except:
a. Functional status
b. Participation in Assessment and Goal Setting
c. Restraints
d. Income
income
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 had this impact on Medicaid
a. Significantly expanded the coverage of Medicaid
b. Increased the federal poverty level so less of the population was eligible
c. Decreased the spending of Medicaid
d. Increased the responsibility of the states to cover Medicaid
Significantly expanded the coverage of Medicaid
All states are required to cover those who fit the criteria in one or more categories. The following populations are eligible for coverage under Medicaid EXCEPT:
a. Low income Medicare beneficiaries
b. Pregnant women and persons with disabilities with low income
c. Children ages 6 – 28 in families with income below Federal Poverty Level
d. Those with Social Security Income at the Federal Poverty Level
Those with Social Security Income at the Federal Poverty Level
The following is an optional benefit of Medicaid (the rest are mandatory benefits):
a. Prescription drugs
b. Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
c. Pregnancy related services
d. Home health care
Prescription drugs
This service operates the largest health care system in the US. OTs and PTs are important members of the team. A minimum of 2 years of service and an honorable discharge from the military is required.
a. Veteran Affairs
b. TRICARE
c. Medicaid
d. Indian Health Service
Veteran Affairs
This service is an agency of the federal government with health care developed and administered by tribal self-determination. OT and PT may be civilian or commissioned members.
a. Indian Health Service
b. TRICARE
c. Medicaid
d. Veteran Affairs
Indian Health Service
There are 2 sets of criteria for Medicaid eligibility including categorical eligibility and medically needy eligibility. One area of categorical eligibility includes income. Income for eligibility for Medicaid is compared to this to determine eligibility:
a. The number of hours worked
b. State and national averages
c. The Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
d. The number of children you have
The Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
This services is for active military personnel and retired military and their families. This service includes 3 insurance options (Prime, Extra, and Standard). This service mandates rehab coverage for its’ participants.
a. TRICARE
b. Veteran Affairs
c. Indian Health Service
d. Medicaid
TRICARE
According to 2008 records the Service that individuals are utilizing the most through Medicaid is:
a. Dentists
b. Prescription Drugs
c. Home Health Care
d. Physicians
Prescription Drugs