Healthcare Finances
What is Medicare Plan A?
It is hospital care, you pay a deductible and co-pay
Which agency investigate health problems worldwide
World Health Organization
Name the 5 types of Trends
Technology
Geriatric Care
Wellness
Cost Containment Measures
Epidemiology
What is Medicare Plan D?
It is medication, stand-alone prescription drug
coverage
Which agency is the world’s leading research organization and investigate diseases like Alzheimer's?
National Institutes of Health
Name 2 examples of Geriatric Care
Adult Day Care
Nursing Homes
Retirement incomes
Independent living facilities
What is Medicare Plan B?
It is outpatient medical care, Pays for necessary medical services and supplies, Most people pay a premium for Plan B
Which agency investigate quality of healthcare delivery and establish standards for healthcare treatment?
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Name 5 ways to practice Common Wellness
Weight management
Health foods
Nutrition
Stress reduction
Healthy behaviors
What is Medicare Plan C?
Combination of Part A and Part B, Provided through private insurance companies approved by Medicare, Option of adding Part D
Which agency create job safety standards and implement job safety standards?
Why do some people need Geriatric Care?
People live longer
Average age will continue to increase
Older people need more assistance
They need care more frequently
Define Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare
Medicaid- Funded by federal government but regulated by individual state government, usually low income people get this type of insurance.
Medicare- Pays 80% of the charges for care. Serves patients Over age 65, Who have received social security disability benefits for at least 2 years with end stage renal disease
Tricare- Military health plan Serves- Active duty personnel and family, Survivors of military personnel, Retired military personnel
Which agency regulates safety of food and cosmetics and regulates safety and efficacy of drugs, biological
products and medical devices?
Food and Drug Administration
What is Telemedicine?
Imaging procedures (digital x-rays)
Telehealth
Home telehealth