DHO CHAPTER 2 HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

Found in schools and colleges, provide emergency care, test for vision, speech, and hearing

Services provided by the health departments

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

Services provided by the Health Departments:

What year was HIPAA passed by the federal government?

Health care insurance plans solve health care problems by paying for the total cost of health care

Amounts that must be paid by the patient for medical services before the policy begins to pay

Payment and care provided to an individual who is injured on the job

Provide assistance and care mainly for elderly patients

Tricare provides health care for all active duty members of the military and their families

Care directed toward preventative health care

Another term for patient

Perform special diagnostic test

Offers care and treatment;provides learning experiences for medical students;usually located in colleges or universities

The need for long-term care facilities has increased dramatically because of the increase in the number of older people

Include guidance, counseling, and chemical abuse treatment centers

Insurance plans vary in the amount of payment and the type of services rendered

Care that provides support and comfort to allow a person to die with dignity

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

Offices owned by one or more dentists

Federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public