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This revolutionary vaccine was approved in 1955, developed by Jonas Salk.
What is the polio vaccine?
This is the time period when you can enroll in a health plan.
What is open enrollment?
This type of doctor works with children.
What is a pediatrician?
This type of device is implanted in a patient's heart to keep a regular rhythm.
What is a Pacemaker?
The UK just approved the COVID-19 vaccine from this company.
What is Pfizer?
In the 2000s, UPMC Sports Medicine physicians & researchers developed the first FDA-approved neurocognitive testing tool to assess this.
What is a concussion?
This is the flat fee for a covered service that you pay for healthcare services.
What is a deductible?
This type of doctor manages a patient's mental illness prescriptions.
What is a Psychiatrist?
Often criticized for its cost, this robot was approved by the FDA in 2000 to assist in surgeries.
What is the da Vinci Surgical System?
Abbreviate DVA on the stock exchange, this company is a leader in kidney health providing dialysis to over 200,000 patients in the United States.
What is Davita?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, this hospital system is the largest employer in the state of Pennsylvania.
What is UPMC?
Your insurer may not cover certain procedures, tests, or Rxs unless you get this first.
What is pre-authorization?
This type of surgeon can give you a knee replacement.
What is an Orthopedic surgeon?
Implanted deep into the ear, this device allows some patients to hear better.
What is a cochlear implant?
This company produces drugs Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer and Remicade (infliximab) for autoimmune diseases.
What is Merck?
This company's Sleep and Respiratory Care business unit will be moving into the new building at Bakery Square near East Liberty.
What is Philips Healthcare?
These 2 colorful health insurance plans 1 from Texas & 1 from the northwest began to unify in the 1940s.
What is Blue Cross Blue Shield?
After graduating from medical school, doctors must complete this type of training.
What is residency?
Only used in severe respiratory distress patients, these devices where in high demand at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What are respirators?
This company acquired Aetna in 2018 for $69 Billion.
What is CVS?
Founded in 1843, this was Pittsburgh's first hospital.
What is Mercy Hospital?
This is the method used to offset the cost of providing health insurance for individuals who represent a relatively high risk to insurers
What is risk adjustment?
This is the type of doctor you would go to if you suffered from Narcolepsy.
What is a Sleep Medicine Specialist?
The "F" in fMRI, stands for this.
What is functional?
This insurance company is the largest by total covered lives.
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