IDK
This type of insurance is provided by the federal government for people aged 65 and older and people with disabilities.
MMPAEA
mental health parity and equity act
These 2 principal public health insurance programs account for more than one-third of the nation's total health spending
Medicare and Medicaid
The ACA was enacted to address problems associated with these areas
Healthcare Cost, access, and quality
The percentage of nursing positions that are unfilled is a reflection of a shortage where demand exceeds supply
Vacancy Rate
The Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage or charging more for these:
preexisting conditions
This principle refers to the study of how scarce resources are allocated in health care
Health Economics
The ACA has faced numerous challenges in this branch of government, including a 2020 review of its constitutionality
Supreme Court (judicial branch)
Programs include maintaining drinking water quality, immunizations, and infectious disease monitoring, injury, asthma, and cancer prevention.
Public Health
Under parity laws, insurance must provide this type of coverage for mental health and substance use disorders
Medical Surgical Benefits
This type of healthcare facility provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services:
hospital
This joint state federal health care coverage program provides health coverage to eligible low-income individuals.
Medicaid
Known as Medicare Advantage, this insurance expands beneficiaries' options for participation in private sector health care plans
Medicare Part C:
Know the different letters!
In nursing, this term refers to the economic principle that balances the availability of nurses with the need for nursing services in the healthcare market
Supply and Demand
In health economics, this technique allows analysts to compare the relationship between healthcare "inputs" and "outputs/results"
Cost Effectiveness
This online platform was created by the ACA for individuals to compare and purchase health insurance plans.
Private insurance
The ACA aimed to expand access to these services to reduce the incidence of expensive chronic illnesses
These 2 senators cosponsored the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA)
1. Senator Paul Wellstone
2. Senator Pete Domenici
(two Ps, for Parity)
This federal agency is responsible for the Healthy People Initiative
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
These facilities serve as the primary health care access point for more than 27 million people in over 10,000 rural and urban communities across the country/
Community Health Centers
This United States primary public health agency administers funding for many population-based prevention efforts.
CDC
These facilities are the primary providers of long-term care in the United States. They provide inpatient medical services. skilled nursing and rehabilitative services and assistance with activities of daily living.
Nursing Homes
These 3 aspects of insurance plans may be equivalent for mental health and medical coverage under parity laws
2. copayments
3. maximum out-of-pocket costs
This 2010 act extended mental health parity requirements to small groups and individual health insurance plans
Affordable Care Act