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Managed Health Care

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accreditation   A voluntary process that a healthcare facility or organization undergoes to demonstrate that it has met standards beyond those required by law.  
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capitation   Providers accept pre-established payments for providing healthcare services to enrollees over a period of time (usually 1 year).  
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case manager   Submits written confirmation, authorizing treatment, to the provider.  
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concurrent review   A review for medical necessity of tests and procedures ordered during an inpatient hospitalization.  
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CDHP   consumer-directed health plan  
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enrollees   Employees and dependents who join a managed care plan; known as beneficiaries in private insurance plans.  
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EPO   exclusive provider organization  
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fee-for-service   Reimburses providers for individual healthcare services rendered.  
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gatekeeper   Another term for the primary care provider who is responsible for supervising and coordinating healthcare services & approves referrals to specialists & inpatient hospital admissions.  
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HSA   health savings account  
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managed health care (managed care)   Combines healthcare delivery with the financing of services provided.  
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NCQA   National Committee for Quality Assurance  
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network model HMO   Contracted healthcare services are provided to subscribers by two or more physician multi-specialty group practices.  
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physician incentives   Payments made directly or indirectly to healthcare providers to encourage them to reduce or limit service so as to save money for the managed care plan.  
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PHO   physician hospital organization  
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POS   point-of-service  
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PPO   preferred provider organization  
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PCP   primary care provider  
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prospective review   A review of the appropriateness and necessity of care provided to patients prior to the administration of care.  
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retrospective review   A review of the appropriateness and necessity of care provided to patients after the administration of care.  
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SSO   second surgical opinion  
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subscribers (policyholders)   Employees and dependents who join a managed care plan; known as beneficiaries in private insurance plans.  
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utilization management (utilization review)   A method of controlling healthcare costs and quality of care by reviewing the appropriateness and necessity of care provided to patients.  
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consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs)   Define employer contributions and ask employees to be more responsible for healthcare decisions and cost-sharing.  
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What is a managed care organization (MCO) responsible for?   It's responsible for the health of a group of enrollees and can be a health plan, hospital, physician group, or health system.  
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Who is responsible for supervising and coordinating healthcare services for enrollees?   primary care provider  
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What prevents providers from discussing all treatment options with patients?   gag clauses  
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What is the term called where providers accept pre-established payments for providing healthcare services to enrollees over a period of time?   capitation  
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This includes activities that assess the quality of care provided in a healthcare setting.   quality assurance program  
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What do managed care plans often require prior to scheduling elective surgery?   second surgical opinion (SSO)  
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This allows individuals to withdraw tax-free funds for healthcare expenses that are not covered by a qualifying high-deductible health plan.   health savings accounts  
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COBRA   Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act  
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Why was COBRA established?   Established an employee's right to continue healthcare coverage beyond scheduled benefit termination date.  
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