Chapter 2 - Healthcare Systems Vocabulary

HST Vocab for the last unit

Agency for healthcare research

(AHRQ) is a U.S. government agency that aims to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans.

Assisted living Facilities

Facilities that allow individuals, who can still somewhat care for themselves, to rent or buy an apartment

Centers for disease control and prevention

Division of USDHHS which focus on the spread of diseases

Clinics

Provide care for out patients

Concierge Medicine

Personalized healthcare

Dental offices

Offices privately owned by one or more dentist

Emergency care services

Special care for victims of accidents or sudden illnesses (immediate medical attention)

Fee-for service compensation

A doctor/other healthcare provider who is paid a fee for their services

Food and drug administration

(FDA) - US governmental agency responsible for regulating food, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.

Genetic counselling centers

Work with couples or individuals who want to get pregnant

Health departments

Focuses on issues relating to health

Health insurance plans

Agreement on how much an insurance company agrees to pay for medical care bills

Health insurance portability and accountability act

(HIPPA) - Federal regulations to protect patient info and privacy

Health maintenance organizations

(HMOs) - Type of insurance for preventative healthcare

Home health care

Personal care provided in the patient’s home

Hospice

Care for the terminally ill

Hospitals

Provides medical care for the sick and injured

Independent living facilities

Housing for people with disabilities

Industrial health care centers

Large companies concerned with the well being of their workers

Laboratories

Place for scientifics

Long term care facilities

(LTC) - Range of services for people who can’t take care of themselves

Managed care

reduced cost of healthcare

Medicaid

Medical care for low income families

Medical offices

Privately owned by physicians or a large company

Medicare

Medical care for elderly

Medigap policy

Serves as supplemental insurance to medicare

Mental health facilities

provides care for mental health

National institute of health

(NIH) - A division of USDHHA which research disease and conducts studies

Nonprofit agencies

Agency supported by donations

Occupational safety and health administration

(OSHA) - enforces standards to protect workers at their jobs

Office of the national coordinator for health information technology

(ONC) - Help exchange health info

Optical centers

Owned by ophthalmologist or optometrist

Organizational structures

Plans to ensure efficient delivery of care

Patient protection and affordable care act

(PPACA) - Expand access to affordable healthcare

Pharmaceutical services

Professional activities related to provision management

Preferred provider organization

(PPO) - Health insurance that is given to employees by large industries

Rehabilitation facilities

Facilities that help restore someone back to normal life/work

School health services

Range of care designed to support students and staff

Technology

Application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

The joint commission

Nonprofit organization with accredited healthcare programs and organizations

TRICARE

US military healthcare program managed by the government

US department of health and human services

(USDHHS) - national agency that deals with health problems, mainly those in need

Value-based compensation

Providers are rewarded for the quality of care provided

Voluntary agencies

Operates through volunteers to provide services

Workers’ compensation

Insurance designed to provide financial benefits to injured employees

World health organization

International agency by UN. Investigates, shares, and addresses health problems around the world