Government Influence on Health Flashcards

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Early health insurance was first really seen when?

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early 19th century

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what sparked changes in early health insurance?

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WWI & Great Depression

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What health insurance companies were initially created primarily for elderly protection?

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Social Security (Medicare & Medicaid)

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define Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)

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provider takes some financial risk; patient uses PCPs & pay monthly fee regardless of service used & must go to HMO provider for coverage, if not must pay out of pocket

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define Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)

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contract of network of providers to private sector for discounted fee & patient must pay extra fee if using physician outside of network; PPO must approve specialist visit/hospitalizaitions; generally have deductibles & copays

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define point-of-service (POS)

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providers are paid a pre-set payment based on membership/risk & people choose PCPs @ own risk

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define Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

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health insurance protection for those leaving jobs

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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) covers what

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protect PHI, prevents fraud & abuse, administrative supplication & liability reform, application & enforcement of health plan requirements, revenue offsets, & tax-related provisions

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define Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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coverage for low-income families not qualifying for Medicaid & in some states pregnant women; federally & state funded

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define Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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health insurance for uninsured & improve coverage of insured to focus on illness prevention, wellness, & equal access to healthcare; makes easy to understand insurance benefits & coverage; expanded Medicaid, & shit more

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11
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The affordable care act is also called what

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Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

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The ACA expanded Medicaid by doing what

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making certain preventative health measures free, insurance can’t refuse patient bc of pre-existing condition, children covered by parent until 26, companies must provide insurance if at least 50 workers, & creation of state health care

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define the World Health Organization (WHO)

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part of the UN w/the goal of worldwide health promotion & improve health access (thru disease prevention, early detection, & treatment)

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what functions does WHO does?

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coordinate global efforts against health treats & monitors re-emergence of infectious diseases

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describe the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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under US Dept. of Health & Human Services w/the goal of improving public health by setting guidelines, disease & disability prevention, infection control, & general safety; performs research & disseminates info to public

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define the National Institues of Health (NIH)

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under US Dept of Health & Human Services; conducts public health & medical research

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define Medicare

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covers all people at least 65 yrs, disabled w/SS benefits of at least 2 yrs, & ppl w/end-stage renal disease; composed of 4 parts (A, B, C, D)

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define Medicare part A

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health insurance contributions from employer & employee

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define Medicare part B

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pays for doctor fees & other services (preventative or medically necessary) as long as provider accepts; may need to pay premium & deductible?

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define Medicare Part C

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covers health plans such as HMOs & PPOs

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define Medicaire part D

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covers prescription drug program to lower cost

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Medigap

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health insurance help pays expense not covered by Medicare through private companies; patient pays premium & chooses coverage

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Medicaid

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under social security funded by federal & states where services & qualifications vary by state ; generally for low income, kids who need public assistance, physically disabled & blind

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Older Americans Act

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protect institutionalized elderly thru ombudsman programs

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Ombudsman programs

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programs w/representative or spokesperson generally for elderly

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Patient self-determination Act

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covers living wills & health care proxies & gives directives to any facility getting any federal aid

27
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according to the patient self-determination act, any facility getting any federal aid must do what things

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  • inform patient of rights orally & in writing
  • provide info & assistance in prep advance directions
  • document any advance directives
  • provide written statements to implement rights in decision process
  • affirm no discrimination/effect on care bc of directives
  • educate staff on directives
28
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define manipulative experiments

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changing 1 variable

29
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define longitudinal studies

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some individual observed over period of time

30
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define cross-sectional studies

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compare groups of various ages

31
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naturalistic experiments

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observe only

32
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individuals w/disabilities education act (IDEA)

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federal law governing how states provide early intervention, SPED, & services for kids w/disabilities

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Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

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required by IDEA for kids w/specific learning disability; includes specific goals, placement agreement, development team, & classroom inclusion

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What learning disabilities qualify for IEPs?

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disabilities that impair use/understanding of language (listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling, or calculating)

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What disabilities/problems do not qualify for IEPs?

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issues from physical/cognitive disabilities, emotional illness, or emotional/cultural disadvantages

36
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Head start

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government pre-K for disadvantages

37
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list efforts or methods for cost containment in healthcare

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diagnostic-related groups, value-based compensation/bundled payments, combination of services, outpatient services, mass/bulk purchasing, early intervention & prevention, environmental protection, energy conservation

38
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what are diagnostic related groups (DRGs)

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people w/certain diagnoses put as 1 payment & put limit on cost of care

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what is value-based compensation/bundled payments

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providers paid amount for each diagnosis instead of fee for every service or test

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what is combination of services

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utilizing large labs/joining of multiple agencies (ex: 5 clinics use Sonora quest)

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Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)

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agency to make healthcare safer, more accessible, equitable, affordable, better quality, avoid waste, & keep cost down

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)

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regulations for long-term care & home health care, require training & evaluation for nursing & geriatric assistants, cover certain rights

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what rights are covered by OBRA of 1987? (10)

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free choice of physician, treatment care, & research participation; freedom from abuse & restraint; privacy & confidentiality; accomodations of needs & choice; voice grievances w/o fear; organize & participate in group activities; information; manage personal funds & possessions; unlimited access to familes; remain in facilities w/exceptions

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US Dept. of Health & human services (USDHHS)

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goal to protect health of all Americans & gives most grant money

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Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)

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monitors private & secure health info exchange w/goal of quickly exchanging PHI among providers

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public health

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provides services directed by USDHHS, recommend mandates, provides wide range of services

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Veteran’s Adminstration (VA)

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healthcare for veterans & families; largest US integrated health care system

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Joint Commission

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nonprofit ensuring healthcare quality

49
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What does the Joint Commission stand for

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The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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Worker’s Comp

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health insurance for treatment of injured workers from state paid by state & employer, reimbursing wages lost due to injury

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TRICARE

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insurance for all active military & families, military personnel survivors, & retired

52
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What are the 8 rights onPatient’s Bill of Rights

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information, choice of provider, access to emergency services, autonomy, complaint & appeal, privacy, justice, & patient responsibilities

53
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Supplemental nutritional assistance program (SNAP)

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food stamps, supervised by social security

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WIC

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special supplemental food program for pregnant & lactating women, infants, & kids through 4 yrs

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

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run by US Food & Nutrition Services for pregnant & postpartum women, infants, kids through 6 yrs, & adults +60 yrs

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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

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food program associated w/WIC giving coupons & food from farmer’s markets & roadside stands

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WICFMNP demographic

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for infants, kids thru 4 yrs, pregnant & lactating women

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SFMNP demographic

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for adults +60 yrs

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Child Protective Services (CPS)

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run by each state in charge of children’s safety & health

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Children’s defense fund

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nonprofit focusing on minorities, low income, & special needs for health, education, safety, & financial standard of living

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Early intervention

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state program for kids under 3 yrs w/disability/developmental delay to help kids progress in development

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Save the Children

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global organizations focusing on health, education, & safety that help communities rebuild after disaster by providing food, medical care, & education

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United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)

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focus on education, health, & safety; globally provides education, immunizations, clean water & sanitation, nutrition, & emergency relief