Trends in Healthcare
What term describes the use of telecommunications and electronic information technologies to provide healthcare services at a distance?
Telehealth
Which type of healthcare facility provides supportive care specifically for terminally ill patients expected to live fewer than six months?
Hospice
What is the primary federal government department responsible for protecting the health of all Americans?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
What is the fixed payment a policyholder makes to an insurance company every month to maintain health coverage?
Premium
Which government health program is funded jointly to provide medical assistance to low-income, blind, or disabled individuals?
Medicaid
What are basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating called in healthcare?
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
What term is used to refer to a patient who lives in a long-term care facility continuously?
Resident
Which government agency ensures that food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices are safe and effective?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What are family members (such as a spouse or children) called when added to an employee's health plan?
Dependents
Which form of insurance covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job?
Workers' Compensation
Why has the "baby boom" demographic (born 1946–1964) significantly increased overall demand for healthcare services?
They are entering retirement and living longer, leading to a higher prevalence of chronic diseases requiring medical care.
What type of facility allows patients to arrive in the morning for tests or minor procedures and return home the same afternoon?
Outpatient clinic (or Outpatient facility)
Which agency serves as the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations internationally?
World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the title given to an employee who holds and signs up for a group health insurance plan?
Subscriber (or Policyholder)
Alongside CHAMPVA, which health program provides coverage for active-duty service members, military retirees, and their families?
TRICARE
What computer software tool is utilized in healthcare emergency preparedness to track disease outbreak patterns and map response plans?
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Which category of hospital is typically owned by physicians or business investors and operated to earn a profit for shareholders?
Private hospital
Which U.S. agency is dedicated to monitoring, tracking, and guarding against disease outbreaks?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What was the primary financial purpose behind creating managed care organizations (like HMOs and PPOs)?
To control healthcare costs
Which specific part of Medicare provides prescription drug coverage offered through private insurance plans?
Medicare Part D
Compared to a hospital stay, what major safety benefit does outpatient care (such as home healthcare) offer a patient?
It reduces the patient's exposure to infectious pathogens
How does an assisted-living facility differ from a full long-term skilled nursing facility?
Assisted living helps with daily routines (meals, laundry, medications) for individuals who do not require continuous 24-hour skilled nursing care
Which major volunteer humanitarian organization was established in 1881 by Civil War nurse Clara Barton?
American Red Cross (ARC)
How does a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan primarily differ from a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan regarding specialist care?
HMOs require choosing a Primary Care Physician (PCP) and obtaining referrals for specialists, whereas PPOs offer freedom to see specialists and out-of-network providers without referrals
Which specific part of Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays, home health care, and skilled nursing care?
Medicare Part A