health disparities

Question 1

Stress

Answer 1

allostasis load: homeostasis and adaptation process
allostatic load: long-term result of failed adaptation

Question 2

disparities

Answer 2

health disparities: differences in the incidence and other adverse events in specific patient populations
healthcare disparity: differences in access

Question 3

safety net resources

Answer 3

wont turn patients away
deliver healthcare services to vulnerable populations

Question 4

type of safety net providers

Answer 4

federally qualified health center
disproportionate share hospital
free clinic
FQHC look alike
street medicine

Question 5

FQHCs

Answer 5

location: medically underserves area
services: primary/preventative care
board - mostly from the community being served
fees must be sliding scale/ waived

Question 6

hospital safety nets

Answer 6

public/disproportionate share hospitals (DSH)
- low income/uninsured

Question 7

medications for uninsured/low-income

Answer 7

340b drug pricing program
medication samples
patient assistance programs
discounted prescription programs

Question 8

PAPs/MAPs

Answer 8

sponsored by manufacturers
eligibility criteria and availability vary

Question 9

medication samples

Answer 9

try new med before fill
no cost to clinic/patient

Question 10

discount programs

Answer 10

walmart 4 $ rx