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What is a deductible?
Amount paid for health care services before insurance will pay.
What is the most common type of hospital?
General Hospitals
In 2010 the amount spent on health care nationally was?
2.9 Trillion
Emergent Care Clinics provide care similar to the ER however the are not attached to what?
A hospital
Pharmaceuticals deals with what part of health care?
Medicine
What is a co-pay?
amount owed by the patient when visiting different health care facilities.
What is a hospital called that specializes in one type of care?
22.1 Million
Dental Offices owned by a single provider would be called a?
Private Practice
Pharmacists provide what service?
Prepare and dispense medications
What is an insurance policy called that is provided by the employer?
group insurance
What is an example of a government hospital?
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Home Health Provides what services?
provide care in a patients home
A clinic that provides guidance, counseling and therapy would be a?
Mental Health Clinic
Pharmacies are located where?
Hospitals, clinics and public areas
Medicaid is for what type of patient?
Disabled or low income
What is a facility called that specializes in extended stay care?
Long Term Care Facility (LTC)
Hospice is provided to what type of patient?
Terminally Ill Patient
Medical Office Services include?
Diagnosis, treatment, examination, basic lab testing and minor surgery
Medication is regulated by which government agency?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
An HMO insurance plan has a higher out of pocket cost but covers what percentage of the health care cost after the deductible is met?
100%
Nursing Homes are divided into two categories, what are they?
Assisted Living and Independent Living
These may be stand alone or part of a larger facility and perform diagnostic tests?
Laboratories
Clinics that provide outpatient surgery are classified as?
Surgical Clinics
If you have questions about your medication your pharmacist can provide what service?
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