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What is a hospital?
Patients can receive both inpatient and outpatient care at this type of facility.
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What is a pre-existing condition?
Diabetes is considered to be one when applying for a hew health insurance plan.
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What is ICD-10?
This code set was adopted by US HCOs to change the way clinicians document diagnosis and medical problems.
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What is a Medical Assistant (or Nurse, RN, LPN)?
This person is responsible for taking vital signs and reviewing basic medical history upon rooming the patient.
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What is heart?
The root word meaning cardio.
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What is a health insurance company?
This HCO offers indirect patient care by sharing medical expenses with the patient.
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What is a co-pay?
On some plans, this flat rate must be paid each time a particular service is received.
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What is the HITECH Act?
This legislation passed as a sub-component of ARRA in 2009 pushed hospitals and physician clinics to adopt an EHR.
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What is the pharmacist?
This person reviews and dispenses the medications administered to the patient during the course of an inpatient admission.
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What is endo-?
A prefix meaning inside or within.
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What is a public hospital?
This type of hospital or clinic is owned by the government and often provides medical care free of charge to the patient.
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What is Medicaid?
This is a US healthcare program for families and individuals with low income and resources.
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What is the Joint Commission?
This group accredits health systems, allowing them to qualify for state and federal money.
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What is an insurance company?
Billing staff are responsible for reviewing and submitting claims to this type of healthcare organization for payment.
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What is -ology?
A suffix meaning the study of.
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What is a classification?
A hospital or clinic can have more than one of these types.
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What is an Explanation of Benefits?
This is a detailed report showing medical expenses and the amounts covered by a health insurance plan.
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What is the PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)?
Under this act, insurers are prohibited from denying a patient coverage based on a pre-existing condition.
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What is workflow?
Defined actions performed in sequence to accomplish a goal.
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What is -ectomy?
A suffix describing surgical removal.
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What is a research organization?
The American Cancer Society is an example of this type of indirect HCO.
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What is a premium?
A fee the insured pays the insurance company.
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What is Meaningful Use?
For a hospital to be eligible for reimbursement through this program, their EHR vendor must be certified by the ONC.
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What are SOAP notes?
A report completed by a physician during and after a patient office visit.
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What is -itis?
A suffix meaning the inflammation of.
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