M2 Flashcards
The study of distribution of health care.
Health Economics
A branch of economics concerned with issues related to efficiency, effectiveness, value and behavior in the production and consumption of health and health care.
Health Economics
Is a state-run social insurance program in the Philippines to workers in the private, professional, and informal sectors.
Social Security System (SSS)
SSS is established by virtue of Republic Act no. ____ better known as the Social Security Act of 1954.
RA 1161
SSS is established by virtue of Republic Act no. 1161 better known as the ______ ________ ___ of 1954.
Social Security Act of 1954
Republic Act no. 1161 better known as the Social Security Act of 1954 was amended by Republic Act no. ____ in 1997.
RA 8282 in 1997
Created by Commonwealth Act No. 186 and Republic Act No. ____ (GSIS Act of 1997), GSIS is a social insurance institution that provides a defined benefit scheme under the law.
RA 8291
Created by Commonwealth Act No. ___ and Republic Act No. 8291 (GSIS Act of 1997), GSIS is a social insurance institution that provides a defined benefit scheme under the law.
Commonwealth Act No. 186
The ____ covers all government workers except the members of the judiciary, military, and as specified by law.
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
The __________ was established to provide health insurance coverage and ensure affordable, acceptable, available, and accessible health care services for all citizens of the Philippines.
PhilHealth
__________ is a tax-exempt government corporation attached to the Department of Health for policy coordination and guidance.
PhilHealth
Provides health insurance coverage for a monthly basis, semi-annual and annual fees.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
PhilHealth is created and operated under Republic Act no ____ as amended by Republic Act nos. ____ and _____.
RA 7875, amended by RA 9241 and RA 10606
An ___ limits members’ coverage to medical care provided through a network of doctors and other health care providers who are under contract to the ___.
HMO