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Which of the following statements best describes an integrated delivery system?
Which of the following statements best describes an integrated delivery system?
Where was the first hospital organized in the British colonies of North America?
Where was the first hospital organized in the British colonies of North America?
Philadelphia
What was the primary objective of the original Social Security Act, which became law in 1935?
What was the primary objective of the original Social Security Act, which became law in 1935?
To provide healthcare insurance for the elderly
Why was the American Medical Association established?
Why was the American Medical Association established?
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Which of the following occupations is not usually considered to be an allied health profession?
Which of the following occupations is not usually considered to be an allied health profession?
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Under which president was legislation on national health insurance passed?
Under which president was legislation on national health insurance passed?
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Which of the following descriptions best describes the Medicaid program?
Which of the following descriptions best describes the Medicaid program?
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Individuals who receive acute care services in a hospital are considered what?
Individuals who receive acute care services in a hospital are considered what?
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Hospitals can be classified by which of the following?
Hospitals can be classified by which of the following?
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Which of the following defines a hospital's mission statement?
Which of the following defines a hospital's mission statement?
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In almost every hospital, the largest clinical department in terms of staffing, budget, specialized services offered, and clinical expertise required is which of the following?
In almost every hospital, the largest clinical department in terms of staffing, budget, specialized services offered, and clinical expertise required is which of the following?
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What is the goal of managed care?
What is the goal of managed care?
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Which is the best definition of ambulatory surgery?
Which is the best definition of ambulatory surgery?
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Why are home health care services the fastest-growing sector of Medicare?
Why are home health care services the fastest-growing sector of Medicare?
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The VA hospital system was originally established to provide hospital, nursing home, residential, and outpatient medical and dental care to the veterans of which war?
The VA hospital system was originally established to provide hospital, nursing home, residential, and outpatient medical and dental care to the veterans of which war?
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Which federal legislation enacted the Medicare and Medicaid programs?
Which federal legislation enacted the Medicare and Medicaid programs?
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Which of the following statements best describes Medicare?
Which of the following statements best describes Medicare?
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Which of the following statements best describes Medicaid?
Which of the following statements best describes Medicaid?
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Which governmental entity (entities) administer(s) the Medicaid program?
Which governmental entity (entities) administer(s) the Medicaid program?
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Which of the following types of healthcare organizations are privately owned?
Which of the following types of healthcare organizations are privately owned?
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Which of the following would be categorized as voluntary hospitals?
Which of the following would be categorized as voluntary hospitals?
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Who is primarily responsible for setting the overall direction of an acute care hospital?
Who is primarily responsible for setting the overall direction of an acute care hospital?
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Which of the following refers to the organization of physicians according to clinical assignment?
Which of the following refers to the organization of physicians according to clinical assignment?
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Which of the following professions is generally considered to be an allied health career?
Which of the following professions is generally considered to be an allied health career?
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To become board-certified in pediatrics, which of the following would an internal medicine physician need to complete?
To become board-certified in pediatrics, which of the following would an internal medicine physician need to complete?
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The adoption of minimum standards marked the beginning of what modern practice for healthcare organizations?
The adoption of minimum standards marked the beginning of what modern practice for healthcare organizations?
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According to the AMA, which of the following incorporates the healthcare-related professions that function to assist, facilitate, and/or complement the work of physicians?
According to the AMA, which of the following incorporates the healthcare-related professions that function to assist, facilitate, and/or complement the work of physicians?
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Which of the following laws created the healthcare integrity and protection data bank?
Which of the following laws created the healthcare integrity and protection data bank?
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Who is responsible for implementing the policies and strategic direction of the hospital or healthcare organization?
Who is responsible for implementing the policies and strategic direction of the hospital or healthcare organization?
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What government agency supports medical research?
What government agency supports medical research?
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A HIT student has asked you why Medicare reimburses healthcare providers through the prospective payment system. Which of the following pieces of legislation would you use as your example?
A HIT student has asked you why Medicare reimburses healthcare providers through the prospective payment system. Which of the following pieces of legislation would you use as your example?
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Which of the following best describes Medicaid?
Which of the following best describes Medicaid?
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Who is Aziza Ibrahim?
Who is Aziza Ibrahim?
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Study Notes
Integrated Delivery Systems and Healthcare Overview
- Integrated delivery systems contract directly with independent physicians or group practices.
- The first hospital in British North America was organized in Philadelphia.
Social Security Act and Healthcare Legislation
- The original Social Security Act of 1935 aimed to provide healthcare insurance for the elderly.
- National health insurance legislation was passed under President Harry Truman.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs
- Medicaid offers healthcare benefits to low-income individuals and families.
- Medicare is a federal program financing healthcare services for the elderly.
- Federal legislation for Medicare and Medicaid was enacted in 1965 under Public Law 98-21.
Hospital Classification and Structure
- Hospitals can be categorized by the type of services provided, ownership, and number of beds.
- Inpatients refer to individuals receiving acute care services in a hospital.
- Diagnostic services typically represent the largest clinical department in a hospital.
Managed Care and Home Health Services
- The primary goal of managed care is to oversee Medicare and Medicaid programs.
- Home health care services are the fastest-growing part of Medicare, driven by economic pressures from third-party payers.
VA Hospital System and Allied Health Professions
- The VA hospital system was created to provide care for veterans of World War II.
- Surgeons are typically not classified as allied health professionals; allied health roles assist physicians.
Hospital Administration and Medical Staff
- Medical staff classifications determine the overall direction of an acute care hospital.
- Medical staff bylaws organize physicians according to clinical assignments.
Education and Certification in Healthcare
- Board certification in pediatrics requires clinical laboratory science and graduate training.
- Accreditation incorporates healthcare-related professions that support the work of physicians.
Technology and Legislation in Healthcare
- The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act ensures patient information protection.
- The National Institutes of Health supports medical research.
Reimbursement and Legislation
- Medicare providers are reimbursed through a prospective payment system; referenced example includes the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982.
- Medicaid is defined as a federally mandated health program for low-income people.
Personal Communications
- The messages indicate students addressing instructors about class absences and technical issues, highlighting communication in educational settings.
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Description
This quiz focuses on key concepts from Chapter 12 covering integrated delivery systems and historical aspects of healthcare in North America. Test your knowledge on the origin of hospitals and the impact of legislation like the Social Security Act. Perfect for students of healthcare systems!
