DHO Health Care Systems

Provide care for accidents or sudden illness

Government program that provides health care for those over 65 or w/ disability w/ SSI > 2 yrs

Provide care for people who are terminally ill with life expectancy 6 months or less

Home health agencies can provide these services

An example of a volunteer non profit agency

HIPAA requires the standardization of electronic healthcare records in all health care agencies

Under the direction of the USDHHS; provides immunizations, inspections, environmental services

This is both health care delivery system and a type of health insurance. Focus is preventative

Located in hospitals, clinics, private centers. Provide care for physical/mental disabilities

Health Insurance plan for workers injured on the job. Administered by the state.

Service provided by a medical office

Insurance provided by US government to all military personnel and families

Provides insurance/assistance for those w/ low incomes and run by the state.

Developed in 1996 to ensure patients information is kept private and confidential

Palliative care provides medication and cures for those diagnosed with terminal illness

Type of hospital that focuses a lot on research and education

HMO's and PPO's are the main providers of managed care

Amount that must be paid by pt. for medical services before policy begins to pay

Type of managed care usually provided by large industries or companies. Restrictions apply

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is involved in research on disease

Health insurance plan that helps pay medical expenses not covered by Medicare

Include guidance, counseling, and chemical abuse treatment centers

International agency sponsored by the UN (United Nations) and compiles statistics on disease

Group of doctors who shares a facility or who provides special care

Operated by hospitals /large medical groups; provide care for outpatients

Nonprofit agencies are frequently called voluntary agencies because only volunteers are used

Dental laboratories prepare dentures and other devices to repair/replace teeth

Long-term care facility that is designed for skilled nursing care/rehab care for return to home

Hospital bill is $2000 and insured person has 60/40 % coinsurance. What amount will the pt pay?

Type of hospital that treats a wide range of conditions/age groups and provides general care