Module 3 Flashcards
ACF
Administration for Children and Families; addresses the economic and social well-being of children and families, especially in vulnerable populations
AoA
Administration on Aging; funds non-medical programs to prolong health and independence
AHRQ
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; provides data on healthcare in the US
ATSDR
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; prevents illness/disease from toxic/hazardous substances
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; responsible for health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of injury or disability
CHIP
Children’s Health Insurance Program; an insurance program that serves uninsured children and pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private health care insurance
FDA
Food and Drug Administration; ensures the safety and effectiveness of foods, drugs, medical devices, veterinary drugs, and cosmetics. Also regulates tobacco.
Health care networks
Groups of hospitals, physicians, other health care providers, insurers, and/or agencies collaborate to provide many types of health care in a community
Hospital system
Consists of two or more hospitals or other health care facilities that are owned, leased, or managed by an organization such as a corporation. Oversight is provided by a single board of directors.
HRSA
Health Resources and Services Administration; improves access to healthcare
IHS
Indian Health Service; improves the physicial, psychological, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska natives
IPA
Independent Practice Association; a type of group practice where physicians work together to provide services while sharing economic risk
Medicaid
A health insurance program targeted at low-income individuals and families who meet specific requirements. The eligibility rules and the services provided vary by state
Medicare
Medical coverage for people aged 65 or older, along with younger people who have certain disabilities
Medicare Part A
hospital insurance
Medicare Part B
medical insurance for physician services
Medicare Part C
Medicare Advantage, which allows the use of private companies approved by Medicare, or provider organizations.
Medicare Part D
Prescription drug coverage
NIH
National Institutes of Health; funds medical research
OIG: Office of Inspector General
Mission is to prevent fraud and abuse in HHS programs, especially Medicare
Outpatient
The delivery of health care services in a setting where the patient is not hospitalized
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; improves the health of people with mental illness/substance abuse, while reducing healthcare costs and social costs
Specialty
A branch of medicine that focuses on a particular area of expertise
TRICARE
The managed health care program of the DoD that serves active-duty service members, retirees, and their families from all seven services branches. Besides immediate family members, survivors and certain former spouses may receive benefits
Urgent Care Centers
Walk-in clinics that may be staffed by physicians or mid-level providers such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners. These centers may have extended hours and usually provide care for acute illnesses and injuries that are beyond the scope of care of a typical primary care practice
