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Chapter 2
Bella Samson
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What health care facilities deal with mental disorders? | Phsycitrists. |
| What are advantages of HMO? | The fee stays the same no matter how much of care is used. |
| How are non-profits supported? | Through donations, fees, federal/state grants, memberships, and fundraisers. |
| What does the FDA regulate? | The release of new foods and health-related products. |
| List 3 services offered by medical offices. | examination, diagnostics, and treatment |
| What health care facility provides care for mainly elders? | Long-term care |
| Why has the concept of managed care developed? | As a response to rising health care costs. |
| What is one disadvantage to HMOs? | Insurance is required to use HMO affiliated health care providers. |
| Name the international agency sponsored by the United Nations | World Health Organization |
| Who is covered by Medicare? | Individuals over 65 |
| Who is covered by Medicaid? | Isurance for low income pregnant women, childrn, and eldrely people with disabilities |
| What does the NIH do? | Seek the fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems. |
| What is the difference between a co-payment and co-insurance? | A copayment is a set rate you pay for types of care. Coinsurance is the percentage of costs you pay after you've met your deductible. |
| What type of healthcare is usually prvided by employers? | PPO's |
| What is Medigap? | various forms of private insurance. |
| Who lives in independent living facilities? | Peopel who need help doing daily activities- mainly elderly people. |
| What are voluntary agencies? | An organization who focuses on a specific disease or disablity. |
| What does CDC stand for? | Center of Disease Control and Pervention |
| Who is eligable for TRICARE? | All peope in the military and their families. |
| Why is mental health important? | Mental health is important because with poor mental health yourself or others could get hurt. |
| In genaral, What do hospitals do? | Provides diagnostic, treatment and surgical services for patients. |
| Who do school health care services provide care for? | Victims |
| What does OSHA stand for? | Occupational Safety and Health Administration. |
| Why is an organizational system important? | It keeps people orderly leaving no room for injury or danger. |
| What do genetic colunsling centers do? | They work with pregnant women or women trying to get pregnant. |
| What are optical centers? | They work on eyes and test vision. |
| What does USDHHS stand for? | United States Department of Health and Services. |
| What is manged care? | A health care delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality. |
| Why do people have working compensation? | A form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits. |
| What is a deductible? | The amount paid out of pocket by the policy holder. |
| When was TRICARE introduced? | 2001 |