Ambulatory Care in Health Services

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to ambulatory care and its key components, aiding in understanding and retention for your exam.

Ambulatory Care

Healthcare services that do not require overnight hospitalization.

Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

A model of care that comprises comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care led by a personal physician to maximize health outcomes.

Accountable Care Organization (ACO)

A network of doctors and hospitals that shares financial and medical responsibility for providing coordinated care to Medicare patients.

Care Coordination

A key function of healthcare aimed at enhancing the quality of care by optimizing communication and resource allocation among different healthcare services.

DRGs (Diagnosis-Related Groups)

A payment system implemented by Medicare that initiated a trend toward outpatient service delivery.

Group Practice

A medical practice model where multiple physicians collaborate, often increasing specialization and improving work/life balance.

Federal Requirements for Federally Qualified Health Centers

Mandates that include serving medically underserved populations and providing services adjusted based on patients’ ability to pay.

Patient-Centered Care

A healthcare approach that prioritizes the relationship between patients, families, and caregivers as integral members of the care team.

Urgent Care Centers

Facilities that provide immediate care, screening, and diagnostic services, operating with extended hours for convenience.

Retail Clinics

Healthcare facilities located at pharmacies or supermarkets, typically staffed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants.