Health Care Systems Flashcards
Hospitals are classified general, specialty, or government, depending on the sources of income.
False
The term clinic can refer to a group of medical or dental doctors who share a facility.
True
National Institutes of Health (NIT) is an international agency sponsored by the United Nations.
False
CDC, Center for Disease Control is concerned with the causes, spread, and control of diseases.
True
Voluntary/Nonprofit agencies are supported by donations, membership fees, federal, or state grants.
True
Insurance plans vary in the amount of payment and the type of services covered.
True
Managed care is a concept that had developed in response to rising health care costs.
True
Medicare is an assistance for those with low incomes or physically disabled or blind.
False
Tricare is a government program that provides health care for all military members.
True
Organizational structure indicates areas of responsibility and leads to efficient operation.
True
In a PPO, insured people are restricted to using specific hospitals or doctors.
True
Deductibles are the money taken from a bill by a health care agency if someone had insurance.
False
Medical centers at universities may give free treatment and care to provide a learning experience.
True
DRGs are one way Congress is trying to control costs for insurances such as Medicare/Medicaid.
True
Assisted or independent-living facilities are associated w/ nursing homes or extended care.
True
Every patient has the right to choose or refuse any type of health care.
True
Performs special diagnostic tests
Laboratories
Provides assistance and care for elderly patients.
Long-term care facilities
Provides care for accidents or sudden illnesses
Emergency care services
Located in large companies or industries
Industrial health
Provides care for teeth and dental disease
Dental office
Provides guidance, counseling, and chemical abuse treatment centers
Mental health facility
Provides care for individuals w/ physical or mental handicaps to allow maximum self-care
Rehabilitation facilities
Provides a variety of services in patient’s home
Home health
Provides care for the terminally ill
Hospice
Provides total health care directed toward preventative health care
Health maintenance organization
