performs special diagnostics normally on blood or urine
Labs
sponsored by the United States compiles information on disease and publishes health information
World health organization or WHO
payment made to insurance company by the client
Premium
mainly provide care for those who care for elderly patients and those with disabilities who can't care for themselves.
Long term facilities
regulates food and drugs sold around the united states.
FDA
The amount paid before insurance takes over
deductible
This type of healtcare facility cares for the people who are terminaly ill or people who have life expectancies shorter than 6 months.
Hospice facilities
sets the regulations to keep workers safe in the work place
OSHA
percent of costs shared between insurance and patient (80-20 or 90-10 normally)
Co-insurance
Provide basic physical and mental health care for the elderly and those who have disabilities
Residential care facilities
Concerns with controlling the spread of disease
CDC or Center for Disease Control
specific amount a patient pays for a specific service
Co-payment
An enhanced level of care is provided by a primary care physician for an annual or monthly fee
Concierge medicine
provide basic health services as well as collect health data.
State and Local health departments
funded by state and federal governments, helps patients that are physically disabled and can not afford care
Medicaid