Unit 2 Healthcare

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Almshouses

Facilities that provided care for the disabled or ill in the 1700s, before hospitals were established.

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Ambulatory Care

Health care provided outside of institutional settings.

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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

A public health program in which states collect data on behaviors that increase risk for chronic disease. Statistics are reported to the National center for health statistics.

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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)

Clinics funded (in 2014 by U.S Congress) to meet the demand for behavioral health services in communities impacted by the opioid crisis.

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Chronic Care

Ongoing care for a chronic health condition requiring long-term monitoring with adjustments in diet, medication and physical activity.

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Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)

Program that provides health care for family members of disabled or deceased military members.

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Commissioned Corps

Health professionals who work for federal public health services within the HHS.

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Community Hospital

Short-term general and specialty hospitals.

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Community Mental Health Act

Law passed in 1963 to establish Comprehensive Mental Health Centers in the U.S.

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Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC)

Established in 1963 to serve mental health needs but often lack adequate funding.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Illness

Identification of disease and a detailed program for treatment.

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Disease Prevention Services

Public health programs designed to reduce injury or illness risk in the workplace or for the general public.

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Drug Addiction

A chronic, relapsing brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking despite negative consequences.

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Essential Hospitals and Health Systems

Facilities providing health care to vulnerable populations with limited access.

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Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

Provides comprehensive health services to low-income and under-served individuals.

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Free Medical Clinic (FMC)

Organizations (non-profits, community based, or faith based)providing health care at little or no charge to uninsured individuals. Many service those with drug addiction, HIV/Aids, and immigrants.

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Healthcare Facilities

a variety of settings where patients can receive care.

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Health Promotion Services

Education to help clients reduce illness risk and maintain health and follow healthy lifestyles through a wide variety of assistance and activities

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Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Agency aiming to improve health care access for vulnerable populations.

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Hospital System

Organization that includes multiple hospitals or healthcare organizations.

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Indian Health Service (IHS)

Agency providing healthcare services for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.

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Informed Consent

Process of a patient giving permission for services in advance.

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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008

Federal law requiring mental health coverage in health insurance policies.

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Mental Health Services

Diagnosis and treatment for mental or emotional illnesses.

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National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC)

A nonprofit supporting organizations and volunteers who provide health care (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral, ect) to the economically disadvantaged or uninsured.

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National Center for Health Statistics

Division within the CDC that collects data on factors contributing to health risks.

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National Health Service Corps

an organization that negotiates agreements with primary care(medical, dental, mental health ect.) professionals to work in undeserved areas with limited healthcare and access in exchange for collage loan repayments and scholarships.

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

A division within the national institution of health that conducts research on mental disorders including anxiety depression, bipolar etc

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Patient Care Partnership

Expectations for hospitalized patient care developed by the American Hospital Association in 2003.

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Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

Healthcare delivery model where a primary care provider coordinates healthcare for individuals patients.

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Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014

Law to fund comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services., Certified Community Behavior Health Clinics (CCBHCs)

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Rehabilitation

Restoration of normal function after physical or mental illness.

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Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Mental illness that interferes with normal functioning.

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Social Security Act of 1935

Federal funding of state health departments for maternal and child health services.

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Social Security Act of 1965

Established Medicaid for low-income individuals and Medicare for the elderly (65 or older) and disabled.