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influences in health

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Technology Longevity, better quality of life, expense, less human error
Epidemiology The study of diseases due to increase in knowledge due to technology advancement. (able to prevent diseases which is more cost effective
Genetics ability to study, predict, treat, prevent illnesses, birth defects, etc due to technology
Bioethics ethical issues arise in healthcare related to what is acceptable and what is not
Socioeconomics Who will get better healthcare? Only those who can afford it
Premium fee the individual pays for insurance coverage
deductibles amount that must be paid by the patient for medical services before the policy begins to pay
co-insurance specific percentage of the expense is share by the patient and insurance company
co-payment a specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service, regardless of total cost
Health Maintenance organization (HMO) fixed monthly premium paid for membership regardless of amount of healthcare used. Keeps costs at a minimum by preventing disease, routine exams
Preferred provider organization (PPO) provided by large industries or companies, contract formed with certain health agencies to provide certain types of healthcare at reduced rates
Workers' compensation health insurance plan providing treatment for workers injured on the job, payments made by employers to the state, also reimburse worker for lost wages
Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Obama care) provide affordable insurance to those that may not qualify for employer or government provided insurance
Tricare health care program of the Unites States Department of Defense Military Health System (active or retired service, spouse or child, national guard or reserve member
Medicare For individuals 65+ or disabled with social security benefits for atleast 2 years, end stage renal disease (a-hospital b-medical c-pharmacy)
Medicaid medical assistance program that provides for health care of individuals with low income, children who qualify, or physically disabled or blind
Created by: Karen.
 

 



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