CCMA
Here's a detailed flashcard set based on the key points from the document:
### Flashcard Set: CCMA Review
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Flashcard 1:
- **Front:** Role of Medical Assistant (MA)
- Back:
- Works alongside providers in medical offices, outpatient, ambulatory settings, and hospitals.
- Performs clinical and administrative tasks: scheduling, answering phones, patient histories, pre/post procedure education, phlebotomy, assisting during exams, injections, etc.
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Flashcard 2:
- **Front:** Medical Doctors (MDs)
- Back:
- Allopathic providers diagnose and treat patients based on exams, labs, and diagnostic tests.
- Perform surgeries and write prescriptions.
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Flashcard 3:
- **Front:** Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs)
- Back:
- Similar to MDs but include Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) in their treatment.
- Examples: Chiropractic care, acupuncture, herbal treatments.
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Flashcard 4:
- **Front:** Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Back:
- Advanced nurses who diagnose, treat illnesses, and focus on disease prevention.
- Can prescribe medications.
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Flashcard 5:
- **Front:** Physician Assistants (PAs)
- Back:
- Work under the supervision of a physician.
- Can diagnose and treat patients, broader scope of care than NPs.
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Flashcard 6:
- **Front:** Allied Health Professionals
- Back:
- Medical Laboratory Technicians: Perform diagnostic testing under supervision.
- Medical Receptionists: Manage phones, scheduling, patient check-in/out, and medical records.
- Pharmacy Technicians: Assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions.
- Physical Therapists: Help patients regain mobility, strength, and range of motion.
- Radiology Technicians: Assist in diagnosing and treating patients using imaging equipment.
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Flashcard 7:
- **Front:** Scope of Practice
- Back:
- MAs only perform duties they are educated and trained for.
- It is unethical to perform duties outside your scope of practice.
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Flashcard 8:
- **Front:** Standard of Care
- Back:
- All healthcare professionals must only perform duties they are trained to do.
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Flashcard 9:
- **Front:** Advanced MA Credentials
- Back:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
- Certified Health Coach or Patient Navigator
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Flashcard 10:
- **Front:** Licensing and Certification
- Back:
- Licensing: Required for MDs, DOs, and chiropractors, regulated by the state.
- Certification: Achieved after education, training, and passing a certification exam. Varies by state.
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Flashcard 11:
- **Front:** Healthcare Delivery Models
- Back:
- Fee-for-Service: Insurance reimbursement based on the fee charged and service provided.
- Medicare: Federal insurance for elderly, disabled, and end-stage renal disease patients.
- Medicaid: State-administered insurance for low-income individuals.
- Veterans Administration (VA): Medical care for veterans.
- TRICARE: Government insurance for military dependents.
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): Managed care limiting testing and requiring referrals.
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): Insurance with financial incentives for in-network services.
- Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): Providers and hospitals offering high-quality care to Medicare patients.
- Capitation: Fixed payment per patient by managed care groups.
- Global Budget: Fixed annual payment for Medicare patients' care.
- Pay for Performance: Reimbursement based on meeting quality and efficiency requirements.
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Flashcard 12:
- **Front:** Generalists vs. Specialists
- Back:
- Generalists: GPs, family practitioners, internists - focus on preventive care and treatment of diseases.
- Specialists: Include allergists, cardiologists, dermatologists, endocrinologists, etc., each focusing on specific body systems or conditions.
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Flashcard 13:
- **Front:** Ancillary Services
- Back:
- Urgent Care: Non-life-threatening services at reduced costs, no appointment needed.
- Laboratory Services: Diagnostic testing on blood, urine, and other fluids.
- Diagnostic Imaging: Services like Ultrasound, MRI, CT, X-ray.
- Occupational Therapy: Helps patients regain or compensate for loss of function in daily activities.
- Physical Therapy: Focuses on regaining strength, range of motion, and mobility.
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Flashcard 14:
- **Front:** Alternative Therapies
- Back:
- Acupuncture: Use of needles to treat physical, emotional, and mental disorders.
- Chiropractic: Treatment of the musculoskeletal system through manipulation.
- Energy Therapy: Using the human energy field to calm and heal.
- Dietary Supplements: Use of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and plants for therapeutic benefits.
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Flashcard 15:
- **Front:** Insurance Fundamentals
- Back:
- Primary Insurance: Billed first, typically from the patient’s employer.
- Secondary Insurance: Covers remaining costs after primary insurance.
- Tertiary Insurance: Sometimes covers additional costs.
- Coordination of Benefits: Determines the order of insurance payments.
- Deductible: Annual payment required before insurance coverage kicks in.
- Coinsurance: Percentage the patient pays after the deductible is met.
- Copayment: Fixed dollar amount paid each time services are received.
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These flashcards cover the essential points from the document and should help you review for your exam effectively. Would you like any additional information or another format?