Gardners tasks Flashcards
What is fee-for-services
occurs when physicians in a private office are paid on a fee-for-service basis by a prepaid plan to deliver care to enrolled members.
What is horizintal integration
a group of acute care facilities come together to provide coverage for an expanded region
What are independent practice associations
physicians in private offices are paid on a fee-for-service basis by a prepaid plan to deliver care to enrolled members.
What is managed care
a system of healthcare where patients only visit certain doctors and hospitals and the cost of treatment is monitored by a company
What is a PPO
higher cost
can pick from docs in network without seeing PCP
can see specialists without PCP referral
always copay
What is an HMO
have to see a PCP that manages all your care
PCP before specialist
always pay a copay
What are accountable care orgs
a group of providers and healthcare organizations who are organized to improve outcomes and lower cost
What is a flat org structure
decentralized decision making
staff have authority to make decisions on site
What are line functions
responsible for accomplishing the goals of a place
What is matrix structure
managers of function and services work together
What is redesiging a compnay
a technique to analyze tasks to improve efficiency
What is reengineering a compnay
total reorganization of structure and work processes
What is restructuring a compnay
a technique to enhance organizational productivity
What are service line structures
all functions needed to deliver a service are provided in a unit and controled by one manager
● What are the 14 principles of management
Division of labor or specialization clear lines of authority appropriate levels of discipline unity of direction equitable treatment of staff fostering of individual initiative promotion of a sense of teamwork and group pride.
