healthcare systems + settings Flashcards
1
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primary care settings
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- physician offices
- urgent care clinics
- specialized clinics (ex. women’s health)
- community health clinics (CHC)
2
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secondary care settings
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- ambulatory surgery centers
- radiology centers
- pain management clinics
- general + specialty hospitals
3
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tertiary settings
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- cancer center
- heart hospital
4
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what is primary care?
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- first point of contact for healthcare services
- preventative care/health promotion/management of acute + chronic conditions
- family physicians/pediatricians/OBGYN
5
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what is secondary care?
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- care provided by medical specialists upon referral from primary care
- ex. respiratory conditions/orthopedic injuries/MRI + CT scans/rehab/etc.
6
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what is tertiary care?
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- highly specialized medical services
- advanced diagnostic/therapeutic/surgical interventions for complex medical conditions
7
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what is medicare?
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federal health insurance w/ social security act in 1965 for people 65 and older
8
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medicare part A
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- hospital insurance
- covers hospital stays/hospice + home health care
9
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medicare part B
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- routine medical insurance
- covers certain doctor’s services/outpatient care/medical supplies/preventative services
- most have to pay this premium
10
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medicare part C
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- medicare advantage plans
- offered by private companies to cover both part A + B (and usually D)
- can have extra benefits for additional cost
11
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medicare part D
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- prescription drug coverage
- may lower + protect against higher drug costs
12
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team-based patient care
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partnership between providers + patient to involve patient in their care
13
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patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
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- care delivery model with collaborative work between primary providers + patients to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care
- involve’s patient’s family too
- open communication + scheduling
14
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accountable care organizations (ACOs)
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- groups formed by providers + hospitals who voluntarily offer care/services to patients by taking care of the costs
- helps lower growth in medicare parts A + B
15
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mobile health unit
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vehicle equipped to provide healthcare services directly to communities (often underserved)
