Insurance
If all factors are the same, higher deductibles will result in what?
What is a lower premium?
This term refers to the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information.
What is health literacy?
People with lower levels of this often struggle more with health literacy.
What is education?
This communication technique involves asking patients to repeat information back in their own words.
What is the teach-back method?
People with low health literacy are more likely to have difficulty adhering to this.
What is a treatment plan?
The flat amount a patient is responsible for covering after paying off their deductible is called what?
What is a copay?
This is the first step to improving health literacy when interacting with patients.
What is using plain language?
This group of patients may have difficulties with health literacy due to cognitive decline.
Who are older adults?
Healthcare providers should use this reading level when designing patient education materials.
What is the 5th to 7th grade reading level?
Low health literacy can lead to increased rates of this due to misunderstandings of health conditions.
What are hospitalizations or emergency room visits?
What term is used for the most you will have to pay for covered medical services in a year?
What is out of pocket maximum?
The teach-back method helps confirm this.
What is patient understanding
Non-native speakers face this specific barrier to health literacy.
What is language proficiency?
Training healthcare providers in this can help them address cultural barriers to health literacy.
What is cultural compentence?
Patients with low health literacy are more likely to have poorer outcomes for this chronic condition.
What is (any chronic disease)?
The part of Medicare that is considered Medicare Advantage and private medical insurance.
What is Medicare Part C?
This type of communication tool includes illustrations or diagrams to explain medical conditions.
What are visual aids?
Chronic illness can complicate health literacy due to this factor.
What is complex information?
This technology can help patients access medical information and improve their understanding of health.
What is telehealth (or digital health tools)?
Low health literacy can cause delays in this, which worsens health conditions.
What is seeking medical care?
Required to receive their care within that HMO (insurance plan)
What is Health Maintenance Organization? (HPO)
When explaining medical instructions, avoid using this type of language.
What is medical jargon?
These types of areas often face challenges due to limited healthcare access.
What are rural or underserved areas?
Providing materials in multiple languages supports patients with this need.
What is bilingual or mutlilingual communication?
This type of disparity often arises in people with low health literacy and lower incomes.
What is health disparity?