Present Day Health Care

Question 0

health care is a ________ a day industry

Answer 0

2 billion dollar

Question 1

there are ________+ health care workers in ________+ health careers

Answer 1

9.8 million

200

Question 2

provide many different medical services

Answer 2

hospitals

Question 3

different types of hospitals

Answer 3

private(lakeview)
religious(OLL)
government(Slidell Memorial)
non-profit(ochsner) 
specialty(M.D. Anderson-cancer)
university(LSU)

Question 4

two types of long term car facilities

Answer 4

nursing homes

assisted living

Question 5

care and assistance for elderly residents and individuals with disabilities, handicaps, or chronic illnesses

Answer 5

nursing homes

Question 6

care for residents who do not require extensive medical care

Answer 6

assisted living

Question 7

• normally privately owned by a corporation or group of physicians
• normally there for diagnosis, treatment, examination, minor surgery, lab testing
• tend to be small groups from general practitioners to specialists

Answer 7

medical offices

Question 8

• normally owned by a corporation but can be owned by the physician
• tend to be large groups of physicians of different types if practice in a centralized area

Answer 8

clinics

Question 9

used for trauma accidents, sudden illnesses, transfers, etc

Answer 9

emergency care services

Question 10

for minor emergencies or sudden minor illnesses

Answer 10

urgent care

Question 11

rescue individuals trapped in an emergency situation (fire departments)

Answer 11

rescue squads

Question 12

• care in the patient’s home
• most are run by private agencies but can be offered by the health department, hospitals, gov agencies, non-profits
• provide wide range of services (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy)

Answer 12

home health care

Question 13

• usually work with patients with life expectancies of 6 months or less
• care may be provided at home, hospitals, LTC
• purpose is to allow patient to die with dignity and in comfort
• give psychological, social, spiritual, and financial counseling for patient and family

Answer 13

hospice agencies

Question 14

• diagnostic tests for blood, sugar, urine…
• dental labs for dentures and other devices
• used by medical and dental offices, small hospitals, clinics

Answer 14

laboratories

Question 15

• treat mental health disorders and diseases

* counseling centers, psychiatric clinics an hospitals, chemical abuse centers

Answer 15

mental health facilities

Question 16

• located in hospitals, clinics, private centers
• physical, occupational, recreational, speech, and hearing therapies
• use for mental and physical disabilities for maximum self-care

Answer 16

rehabilitation facilities

Question 17

the insertion of thin needles into specific points to stimulate balance in the flow if body energy

Answer 17

acupuncture

Question 18

use of plant extracts (fragrances) to alter mood and restore the body

Answer 18

aromatherapy

Question 19

used to produce a trancelike state so they are more receptive to desired behavior changes

Answer 19

hypnotherapy

Question 20

based on concentration and movement exercises to balance the flow of life energy

Answer 20

yoga

Question 21

use spinal manipulation, massage, and exercise to adjust vertebrae and restore the flow of energy

Answer 21

chiropractors

Question 22

• international organization associated with the United Nations
• compile disease statistics from around the world
• publish health info
• investigate health problems throughout the world

Answer 22

World Health Organization

WHO

Question 23

• run by the federal gov

* deal with health issues/problems in the US

Answer 23

US Department of Health and Human Services

DHHS

Question 24

* concerned with causes, spread, and control of diseases in populations * mostly in the US, but have been involved in international cases * division of DHHS

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Center for Disease Control | CDC

Question 25

* research on diseases | * division of DHHS

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National Institute of Health | NIH

Question 26

•research on mental health disorders

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National Institute of Mental Health | NIMH

Question 27

* regulate good and drug products sold to the public | * at present, do not regulate herbal supplements

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Food and Drug Administration | FDA

Question 28

establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illnesses

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA

Question 29

* directed by the DHHS, government funded | * deal with immunization a, inspections, collections of statistics/records related to health, clinics

Answer 29

state and local health departments

Question 30

``` •usually voluntary •run by public contributions •fund research for cures •public education ex- American Cancer Society American Heart Association American Red Cross March Of Dimes ```

Answer 30

non-profit agencies

Question 31

set amount paid to insurance company

Answer 31

premium

Question 32

amount not covered by insurance; paid by patient-has to be paid first

Answer 32

deductible

Question 33

specific amount paid by patient for medical services

Answer 33

copayment

Question 34

physician or other medical entity who is contracted by an insurance company to provide medical care

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provider

Question 35

expenses are hated by patient and insurance company (based on percentages)

Answer 35

co-insurance

Question 36

* preventative care (check-ups, immunizations) * premiums paid by employer and/or individuals * patient pays a copayment at time of service * can only use certain providers

Answer 36

Health Maintenance Organization | HMO

Question 37

* preventative care * premiums paid by employer and/or individuals * patient may have a copayment or deductible (if use a provider- copayment, if no provider- %of bill)

Answer 37

Preferred Provider Organization | PPO

Question 38

* healthcare for individuals over 65 * premiums deducted from social security checks * pays 80%, patient responsible for 20% * must meet deductible

Answer 38

Medicare

Question 39

2 types of Medicare coverage

Answer 39

part A- covers hospital services and extended care facility of home health care after hospital part B- doctors, services, outpatient treatments, therapies

Question 40

* medical assistance provided by the state | * usually provides healthcare for low income individuals, physically disabled, children

Answer 40

Medicaid

Question 41

* health insurance which provides treatments for workers injured on the job * reimburses workers for lost wages because of injuries on the job * administered by the state * premiums are paid by employer and state

Answer 41

Worker's Compensation

Question 42

insurance provided to military personnel and their dependent a by the US gov

Answer 42

Champus

Question 43

* response to rising health care costs * preventative care and early diagnosis is stressed * main providers are HMOs and PPOs * cost containment measures are used to control health care costs

Answer 43

managed care

Question 44

* patients with certain diagnoses are put together into payment group * agency providing care gets set amount

Answer 44

diagnostic relates groups | DRG

Question 45

set of federal regulations that protect the confidentiality of patient info and the ability to retain health insurance coverage

Answer 45

HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Law

Question 46

forced states to establish training standards and competency evaluations for most health care workers, ensures patients/residents rights and standards if care

Answer 46

OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act