HealthCare Systems
What does a university/college medical center do?
Provide services, research and education
How mare non profit agencies supported?
Donations, memberships fees, fundraiser and grants
What is your subscriber number?
Your personal ID
How old do you have to be to apply for medicare?
65 years old
What is the primary purpose of health insurance?
To share financial cost
How does a extended care facility work?
It functions as a bridge between hospital and home
What is the meaning of the word OSHA?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
what is your group number?
Who your insurance is from
What are the two types of medicare?
Type A and Type B
Which type of facility provides specialty care for elderly patients?
Nursing home
What type of services do medical offices offer?
Examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and basic laboratory test
What is the meaning of the abbreviation FDA?
Food & Drug Administration
What is a premium?
The amount you pay before insurance
Who applies for medicaid?
People who are low income, children with public assistance, and physically disabled or blind
What is a deductible in terms of Health Insurance?
Amount paid before insurance covers the cost
What do emergency care services do?
Provide special care for accidents or sudden illness
What does the world health organization do?
Compiles statistics and publishes information
What does the abbreviation HMO mean?
Health Maintenance Organization
Who applies for TRICARE?
People who are active duty & family, survivors, and retired military
Carolina East hospital in New Bern is considered what type of hospital?
Short term acute care
Where are industrial health care centers located?
Large companies and industries
What does the national institute of health do?
Performs research
What does PPO mean
Preferred Provider Organization
What does SCHIP mean?
States Children‘s Health Insurance Program of 1997
Which organization type allows patients to choose any doctor within its network without a referral?
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)