Insurance Providers/Facts
Who is covered under Medicare?
Individuals aged 65+ and individuals who have been disabled for 2+ years
What do virtual health assistants help with?
Chatbots can give health advice, answer questions and help patients avoid unnecessary ER visits.
How can nurses advocate for uninsured patients?
What types of families are commonly uninsured?
Low income
Who initiated the Afforbale Care Act?
President Barack Obama
Who is covered under Medicaid?
Families, pregnant individuals, elderly people with a certain income and people with disabilities
How can devices like smartwatches play a role in patient health?
They can spot health issues early and help patients avoid higher costs of care required from intense treatment.
What type of communities should Mobile Clinics be placed in?
Underserved communities
What is the age range of uninsured individuals in the U.S?
Adults ages 19-64
What year was the care act passed?
2010
What is the Affordable Care Act?
US federal law passed in 2010 focusing on expanding health insurance coverage, addressing healthcare costs, and improving quality care
How can AI assist patients in understanding various insurance plans?
AI can be used to create a summary of the various insurance plans so the patient can decide what is best for them.
Where can nurses hold educational seminars on Medicare/Medicaid for underserved communities?
Public libraries, schools, and rec centers
What % of the population is uninsured?
8% of the population is uninsured
What was the Affordable Care formally known as?
Obamacare
What percent of the U.S. population is uninsured?
8%
What ways can technology be used to improve uninsured patient's experience in healthcare?
Telehealth, educational seminars and guided programs about insurance.
What can a nurse create in order for PT's to receive help that is similar to Telehealth?
Programs on Zoom
What is the main reason for so many individuals and families to be uninsured?
What is one way the act expands healthcare coverage?
Expands Medicaid eligibility to include more low-income individuals
Which type of insurance allows individuals pay less if they use providers in the plan’s network?
PPO
What is being reduced for PT's when they utilize AI to assist with their health status?
Healthcare Costs
Provide another way as to how nurses can help the community of the uninsured
Your team answer
25.3 MILLION
What was one of the Act's main focuses?
expanding health insurance coverage