Module 3

Question 1

ACF

Answer 1

Administration for Children and Families; addresses the economic and social well-being of children and families, especially in vulnerable populations

Question 2

AoA

Answer 2

Administration on Aging; funds non-medical programs to prolong health and independence

Question 3

AHRQ

Answer 3

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; provides data on healthcare in the US

Question 4

ATSDR

Answer 4

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; prevents illness/disease from toxic/hazardous substances

Question 5

CDC

Answer 5

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; responsible for health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of injury or disability

Question 6

CHIP

Answer 6

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

Question 7

FDA

Answer 7

Food and Drug Administration; ensures the safety and effectiveness of foods, drugs, medical devices, veterinary drugs, and cosmetics. Also regulates tobacco.

Question 8

Health care networks

Answer 8

Groups of hospitals, physicians, other health care providers, insurers, and/or agencies collaborate to provide many types of health care in a community

Question 9

Hospital system

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

HRSA

Answer 10

Health Resources and Services Administration; improves access to healthcare

Question 11

IHS

Answer 11

Indian Health Service; improves the physicial, psychological, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska natives

Question 12

IPA

Answer 12

Independent Practice Association; a type of group practice where physicians work together to provide services while sharing economic risk

Question 13

Medicaid

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Medicare

Answer 14

Medical coverage for people aged 65 or older, along with younger people who have certain disabilities

Question 15

Medicare Part A

Answer 15

hospital insurance

Question 16

Medicare Part B

Answer 16

medical insurance for physician services

Question 17

Medicare Part C

Answer 17

Medicare Advantage, which allows the use of private companies approved by Medicare, or provider organizations.

Question 18

Medicare Part D

Answer 18

Prescription drug coverage

Question 19

NIH

Answer 19

National Institutes of Health; funds medical research

Question 20

OIG: Office of Inspector General

Answer 20

Mission is to prevent fraud and abuse in HHS programs, especially Medicare

Question 21

Outpatient

Answer 21

The delivery of health care services in a setting where the patient is not hospitalized

Question 22

SAMHSA

Answer 22

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; improves the health of people with mental illness/substance abuse, while reducing healthcare costs and social costs

Question 23

Specialty

Answer 23

A branch of medicine that focuses on a particular area of expertise

Question 24

TRICARE

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Urgent Care Centers

Answer 25

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