Types of Providers
This type of care provides therapy to help patients recover function after illness or injury.
Rehabilitation centers
The group responsible for setting policies and ensuring a healthcare facility runs legally and financially.
Governing Board
This U.S. agency ensures the safety of food, medicines, and cosmetics.
FDA
Which program provides insurance for people age 65+ or with disabilities?
Medicare
If a bill is $1,000 and insurance covers 80%, how much does the patient owe?
$200
Which facility focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with 6 months or less to live?
Hospice
Volunteers that support healthcare facilities by fundraising or running gift shops.
Auxiliary Group
Which agency enforces workplace safety laws?
OSHA
Which program provides insurance for people with low income (like BadgerCare in WI)?
Medicaid
If a bill is $2,000 and insurance covers 90%, how much does the patient pay?
$200
Which facility provides a wide variety of services such as diagnostic tests, surgery, and emergency care?
General Hospital
Services like radiology and lab work belong to this category.
Diagnostic services
Which international agency investigates global health problems?
WHO
Who funds Medicaid?
Both federal and state governments
A $6,000 bill has a 70/30 coinsurance. How much will insurance cover?
What is the difference between urgent care and emergency care?
Urgent care treats non-life-threatening but immediate needs; emergency care is for life-threatening conditions requiring hospitalization
Food service, housekeeping, and maintenance belong to this type of service
Support services
Which agency monitors and prevents disease outbreaks like COVID-19 and influenza?
CDC
What is one major purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
To expand access to affordable health insurance
A $10,000 bill has 80/20 coverage. If an assistance program covers half of the patient’s share, how much does the patient pay?
$1,000 (patient owes $2,000; program pays $1,000)
A patient is stable with a broken arm—where should they go and why?
Urgent care, because it’s not life-threatening but needs immediate attention
Name the four main groups in a healthcare organizational chart (top level).
Governing Board, Administration, Medical Staff, Auxiliary Group
This agency conducts and supports medical research in the U.S.
NIH
Compare Medicare and Medicaid in one key way.
Medicare is federally funded and for people 65+ or with disabilities; Medicaid is state + federally funded and based on income
A $12,000 bill has 85/15 coverage. If the patient sets up a 6-month payment plan, how much do they pay each month?
$300 per month (patient pays $1,800 total ÷ 6)