Unit 2 Lesson 3 Who pays? Flashcards
What is healthcare system like in Canada and the UK
Canada and the United Kingdom, have a national healthcare system that gives everyone free care.
What is healthcare like in pooer cuntries
. Poorer countries usually have less healthcare available, and publicly funded health initiatives are very basic.
Who is the healthcare system in the US funded by
In the United States, the healthcare system has publicly funded elements, which receive some or all of their funding from the government.
What do the Veteran’s Administration Health Centers
Veteran’s Administration Health Centers, which provide care for those who have served their country in the military
Describe the settings of private healthcare
There are private healthcare settings, including many hospitals and doctor’s offices, some are for-profit and others are non-profit.
Describe public hospitals
Public hospitals, like those run by counties, interact with private doctors and also non-profit elements of our healthcare system.
What is the red cross
The Red Cross is a non-profit that helps not only in disaster recovery but also by collecting blood donations that can help severely injured people recover.
Desribe other non profits places in health
Other ways that non-profits participate in health is by raising funds for research, advocacy, treatment, and awareness on health issues, like the American Cancer Society, the Mayo Clinic, and many other organizations.
What factors of the healthcare communtiry help deliver medical care
. Public, private, non-profit, and for-profit—all the parts of our health system interact and work with each other to help deliver medical care.
What is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the federal agency that tracks and investigates public health issues and trends. The CDC also supports prevention and preparedness activities in the United States.
What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) organztion
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees and approves the distribution of medicines and medical devices. The FDA also makes sure that the US food supply is safe. For workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to prevent workplace accidents, illnesses, and deaths.
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)
The National Institute of Health is the main federal research agency in the United States. On an international level, the World Health Organization (WHO) deals with global health issues, setting standards for disease control and healthcare, researching health problems, and working to improve medical care around the world.
What is Medicare (government)
Medicare is a program that provides health insurance—insurance that pays for medical expenses due to illness or injury—to all people over age 65 or to some people with disabilities.
What is Medicaid
Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to people who are low-income, pregnant, elderly, and/or those with disabilities.
Who uses medicare and medicaid
Though some people may receive both Medicare and Medicaid benefits, the two programs operate primarily to serve different populations: Medicare is mostly for seniors and Medicaid mostly serves the poor.
