Health Care Systems

All health care provided to a patient must have a purpose, and verification of need is frequently required before care

Health payment plan in which dr's or providers are paid for each service they render

Encompasses a line of authority or chain of command, and should indicate areas of responsibility and lead to efficient o

Health insurance plan that provides a managed care plan for the delivery of health care services, for a monthly fee

Federal government program that provides health care for almost all individuals over the age of 65

Perform special diagnostic tests

Hospitals are classified as general, specialty, or government depending on the source of income received

Offices owned by one or more dentist

Care directed toward preventative care

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

Services provided by health departments

Fee an individual pays for insurance coverage

Most assisted or independent living facilities are associated with nursing homes, extended care facilities, and skilled

A specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service

Provides basic physical and emotional care

A federal statue signed into law and designed to expand access to affordable health coverage in the US

What year was HIPAA passed by the federal government

Include guidance, counseling, and chemical abuse treatment centers

Health centers located in large companies or industries

Another term for a patient