Ancient and Historical Healthcare
This practice involved drilling into the skill to release evil spirits
What is trephination?
This scientist discovered penicillin, the first true antibiotic
Who is Alexander Fleming?
These devices, such as Fitbits and smartwatches, track health in real time.
What are wearable health technologies?
Reforms that aim to ensure everyone can access medical services.
What are universal coverage reforms?
These doctors handle routine check-ups and non-emergency issues.
Who are primary care physicians (PCPs)?
Known as the "Father of Medicine," he introduced a lasting medical oath
Who is Hippocrates?
These two scientists pioneered the germ theory of disease
Who are Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch?
This virtual method of doctor visits expanded rapidly during Covid-19
What is telehealth (or telemedicine)?
A major cause of rising healthcare costs related to older populations.
What is the aging population?
This type of service includes physical therapy and counseling.
What are therapeutic services?
This disease led to major sanitation improvements after wiping out millions of people
What is the Black Death (or the Plague)?
The invention of this device by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek led to the discovery of cells and bacteria
What is the microscope?
These tools analyze large amounts of data to help diagnose and treat patients.
What are AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning)?
These reforms shift focus to outcomes rather than number of services.
What are payment model changes?
These services involve testing like X-rays and blood work.
What are diagnostic services?
This early vaccine developed by Edward Jenner targeted this deadly disease
What is smallpox?
This area of research involves mapping all human genes
What is the Human Genome Project?
This secure technology is being explored to manage health records.
What is blockchain?
This type of reform improves care by setting higher standards.
What are quality improvement initiatives?
This service involves data analytics and patient portals.
What is health informatics?
This scientist's discovery of x-rays revolutionized how doctors diagnose injuries
Who is Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen?
This cutting-edge field of medicine regenerates tissues and organs
What is regenerative medicine?
This medical approach customizes treatment based on individual characteristics.
What is precision medicine?
These reforms target increasing healthcare access in remote areas.
What are access expansion reforms?
This high-tech service includes genetic testing and drug development.
What is biotechnology research and development?