Public Policy

Question 1

What’s the difference between Retrospective and Prospective payment?

Answer 1

Retrospective: actual cost of therapy is reimbursed
Prospective: reimbursement amount for specific services is predetermined, regardless of actual cost

Question 2

Briefly describe Medicare

Answer 2

Part A: inpatient hospital insurance -deductible/co-insurance covers the first 20 days
Part B: outpatient medical benefits -covers 80% of costs, pt pays the rest out of pocket unless they have supplemental insurance

Question 3

briefly describe each of the 4 sections of the American Disabilities Act

Answer 3

Title 1: prohibits discrimination of those with disabilities in employments
Title 2: gov’t programs and services must be accessible to individuals with disabilities
Title 3: privately owned public places and their services must also be accessible to those with disabilities
Title 4: the hearing impaired must have access to telecommunication systems