Unit 17 Flashcards
HMOs consist 2 different types of providers
Preferred Provider Organizations, Point of Service Plans
A financial entity providing health care for a subscription
Health Maintenance Organization
HMOs are considered what type of payment
Prepaid
Preventative measure where the subscriber must see their primary care provider before seeking specialist care
Gatekeeper concept
Must seek care within the network
Closed Panel
Contractor with health care providers to provide low fees to subscribers
Preferred Provider Organization
Not limited to the providers in network
Open Panel
Type of HMO that allows subscribers to choose providers from in or out of network
Point of Service Plan (Open panel entities)
Measures to make the delivery of healthcare more efficient and cost effective
Managed Care
Phases of oversight for insurance covered procedures
Utilization Management, Prospective Review, Concurrent Review, Retrospective Review
Oversight that can take place at any point of the process
Utilization Managment
Review that takes place before treatment
Prospective Review
Review that happens while treatment is taking place
Concurrent Review
Review that takes place after treatment
Retrospective Review