Health Insurance
What is the purpose of health insurance?
Insurance decreases out of pocket expenses for health care services.
Name one significant medical advancement from the 20th century
X-rays, medicines, and vaccines
_______is essential in healthcare settings
Teamwork
What is Medicaid?
A government program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families.
This healthcare worker assists surgeons by sterilizing instruments and maintaining a sterile field during operations
surgical technologist
What does the term "deductible" mean in health insurance?
the amount a person must pay for health care expenses before the insurance covers the costs
What was the average life span in the 16th,17th,18th century ?
40-50 years
A____ is an important part of a team
Leader
What is 65?
Medicare primarily serves individuals over this age.
These professionals assist doctors by taking X-rays and performing diagnostic imaging
radiologic technologists aka radiology tech
What is the amount the insured person must pay out-of-pocket
What century did nurse training programs begin?
19th century
What is communication?
Exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings
Besides age, individuals with this type of condition may qualify for Medicare coverage
Individuals with disabilities
This healthcare professional is responsible for diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments, and performing surgeries
physician or doctor
What does HMO and PPO stand for ?
Health Maintenance Insurance
Preferred Provider Organization
What changed treatment of bacterial infections, saving countless lives?
Antibiotics
What are some barriers to communication? List all that apply
Language , Cultural, Physiologic, Cognitive, Emotional
Who pays for medicaid and medicare?
These healthcare workers are often first on the scene to provide life-saving care during emergencies
EMT or Paramedic
Explain the difference between in-network and out-of-network providers.
What has eradicated or significantly reduced the incidence of many infectious diseases?
Vaccines
How to reduce the risk of patient errors? List all that apply
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation,
If I am 67 can I have both medicaid and medicare?
YES
This healthcare professional helps patients recover mobility and strength after injury or surgery
Physical therapist (PT)