Complete requirements that are similar to this of MDs to graduate and practice medicine. They: diagnose,provide treatments,perform procedures and write prescriptions along with using osteopathic manipulative therapy in treating patients
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Nurse practitioners
diagnose and prescribe medications for common illness, focus on preventative care and disease prevention
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physician assistant
practice medicine under direction of a MD or DO. make clinical decisions and be responsible for a variety of services
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Medical Laboratory Technician
Perform diagnostic testing on blood, bodily fluids, and other specimens under the supervision of a medical technologist.
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medical receptionist
check patients in and out, answer phones, and perform filing, faxing, and other tasks.
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occupational therapist
assists pts who have developed conditions that disable them mentally, physically,emotionally, developmentally
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Pharmacy Technician
assists licensed pharmacists by performing duties that do not require the expertise of a pharmacist
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physical therapist
assist pts with mobility, improving strength, regain ROM
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Radiology Technician
use various types of imaging equipment to assist the provider in diagnosing and treating certain diseases.
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Professionalism
consists of skills, behavior, and appropriate judgement that represents the best qualities of a person in a specific profession
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work ethic
A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.
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Accountability
Being responsible and accepting consequences for what you do and say.
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Flexibility
being able to acclimate to a wide variety of situations
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punctuality
arriving to work in a timely manner
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intrinsic motivation
originates within an individual and focuses on lifelong goals
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extrinsic motivation
physical in nature and driven by an outside force
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integrity
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
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open mindedness
a willingness to try new things or to hear and consider new ideas
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standard of care
The degree of care or competence expected in a particular circumstance or role
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global budget
Fixed dollar amount paid annually for all care
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pay for performance
reimbursement model compensates providers only if they meet certain measures for quality and efficacy
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Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high quality care to their Medicare patients
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Capitation (partial or full)
Patients are assigned a per-member, per-month payment based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, and benefit design.
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Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
contracts with a medical center or group of providers to provide preventative and acute care for the insured person
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patient centered medical home (PCMH)
pcp coordinates treatment to make sure pts receive the required care when/where they need it and in a way they will understand
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Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
insured person needs no pcp for referrals and can go directly to a specialist without referral
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general practitioner (GP)
medical doctors who treat acute and chronic illnesses and provide preventative care and health education to patients
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family practitioner
Offer care to the whole family, from newborns to older adults.
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internist
Provides comprehensive care, practices preventive care, and treats long-term and chronic conditions in adults
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allergist
immune system
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anesthesiologist
administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures
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cardiologist
heart specialist
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dermatologist
a doctor who specializes in skin problems
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gynecologist
A doctor who specializes in the female reproductive system
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hemotologist
Doctor who treats blood diseases
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hepatologist
a specialist in the study of the liver
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neonatologist
newborn specialist
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urologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the urinary tract
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radiologist
Medical specialist in the use of x-rays and other imaging techniques
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endocrinologist
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of the endocrine glands (hormones, thyroid, diabetes)
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gastroenterologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the stomach and intestines
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obstetrician
A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery
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oncologist
a physician who studies and treats tumors/cancer
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ophthalmologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
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orthopedist
medical doctor who specializes in bone, joint, and muscle conditions
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pathologist
specialist in the study of disease using microscopic examination of tissues and cells and autopsy examination
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otolaryngologist
specialist in ear, nose, and throat disorders
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neurologist
a physician who treats physical disorders of the nervous system
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pediatrician
a doctor who specializes in treating children
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psychiatrist
medical doctor who has specialized in treating psychological disorders
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urgent cares
cost less than ER; walk ins welcome
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laboratory services
Perform diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids, and other types of specimens
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diagnostic imaging
imaging of body parts to further diagnose a condition
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occupational therapy
Assists patients who have conditions that disable them mentally, physically, emotionally, and developmentally
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physical theapy
assist pts to regain mobility, ROM, improving strength
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acupuncture
pricking the skin or tissues with needles to relieve pain
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chiropractic
diagnoses and treats mechanical disorders of musculoskeletal system
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energy therapy
The calm method of clearing cellular memory through the human energy field promoting health, balance and relaxation.
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dietary supplements
contains one or more of the following: vitamins, minerals, plant-derived substances, amino acids, or concentrates or extracts
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allowed amount
The maximum amount a third-party payer will pay for a particular procedure or service
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copayment
The amount of money the patient has to pay out of his or her own pocket at the time of service
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deductible
A specific dollar amount that must be paid by the insured before a medical insurance plan or government program begins covering health care costs.
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Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
A form provided to the patient when the provider believes Medicare will probably not pay for services received
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explantion of benefits
a statement from insurance carrier detailing what was paid, denied, or reduced in payment
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participating provider (PAR)
provider who agrees to write off the difference between the amount charged by provider and approved fee established by insurer
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Medicare
pts 65+ Part A-hospitalization Part B-office visits
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Tricare
U.S. government health insurance plan for all military personnel
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Medicaid
a medical assistance program for low-income people
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CHAMPVA
surviving spouses/children of veterans who died in service related to disabilities
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managed care plans
plans that provide healthcare in return for preset scheduled payments
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Workers Compensation
Protects employees in the event of injuries caused by work related activities
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