Video Notes: Healthcare Systems, Medications & Procedures

Vocabulary flashcards covering healthcare systems, treatments, procedures, and patient care terms.

Capitation

A fixed payment per patient paid to a provider or plan, regardless of the services used.

Fee-for-service

A payment model where providers are paid for each individual service delivered.

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

A managed care organization that requires using in-network doctors and referrals for specialty care.

Managed care

A system that coordinates and controls costs of healthcare services.

Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)

A team-based primary care model focused on comprehensive, continuous care.

Point of service (POS)

A hybrid plan combining HMO and PPO features; offers flexibility but can be more costly.

Value-based plan

A plan that pays for quality and outcomes rather than quantity of services.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

The U.S. government agency that oversees Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs.

Therapeutic effects

The desired results or benefits of a treatment.

Side effects

Mild unintended effects of a medication or treatment.

Adverse reactions

Severe or harmful unintended effects of a medication or treatment.

Venipuncture

Drawing blood from a vein.

Capillary puncture

Sampling from capillaries (e.g., finger or heel stick) for small blood samples.

Point of care testing

Tests performed near the patient with immediate results (e.g., glucose).

Biopsy

Removal of tissue for diagnostic testing.

Barium enema

Imaging test using barium contrast to visualize the colon.

Patient navigator

A person who helps patients manage the healthcare system and access services.

Coding

Translating diagnoses and procedures into standardized medical codes.

Chief complaint (CC)

The main reason a patient seeks care.