disasters
A hurricane, earthquake, or tsunami is considered this type of disaster.
natural disaster
The START color for walking wounded individuals with minor injuries.
green
This act was passed in response to the September 11 attacks.
Homeland Security Act of 2002
This 2010 law expanded insurance access and eliminated preexisting condition exclusions.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
This federal program expanded coverage for children in families too wealthy for Medicaid but too poor for private insurance.
CHIP (formerly SCHIP)
A disaster caused by human activity, such as a bombing or oil spill.
man-made disaster
he phase immediately after a disaster characterized by altruism and adrenaline.
heroic phase
This agency was established in 1979 and became part of Homeland Security in 2003.
FEMA
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays and this end-of-life service.
hospice care
Network of physicians or hospitals and other health related services that contract with a third party payer organization (health insurer- i.e. BC/BS, United HC) to provide services at a reduced rate.
Preferred Provider Organizations
A disaster with more than 2 but fewer than 100 casualties.
multiple-casualty incident
Category __ biologic agents include anthrax, botulism, and smallpox
A
This national cache of medications and supplies can deploy to a disaster within 12–36 hours.
Strategic National Stockpile
The payment system where services are reimbursed after they are rendered.
retrospective (fee-for-service) payment
Supplemental income for disabled, blind, and aged with minimal or no income.
Supplemental Security Income
The phase where a community tries to prevent future emergencies or minimize their effects.
mitigation phase
The FBI defines this as unlawful force used to intimidate for political or social goals.
terrorism
This structure directs command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance in emergencies.
Incident Command System
The prospective payment issue where hospitals classify patients into more lucrative categories.
upcoding (DRG creeping)
In health care examines the health care system as a part of the broader economy, focusing on aggregate outcomes and their impact on national and global economic performance.
Macroeconomics
The disaster phase where preparedness is put into action to save lives.
response phase
The phase known for community bonding, hope, and intense media interest.
honeymoon phase
This 1965 act created Medicare and Medicaid.
Social Security Act Amendments of 1965
A fixed fee per person paid to a managed care organization for healthcare services.
capitation
Shared interests; Work on a broader scale, influencing public health policies and practices globally or regionally
Associations