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Who typically needs LTC in the community or institutional settings?
Who typically needs LTC in the community or institutional settings?
- Elderly individuals (correct)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Children with behavioral issues
- Teenagers with chronic illnesses
Which of the following is NOT a condition that the non-elderly may need LTC for?
Which of the following is NOT a condition that the non-elderly may need LTC for?
- Diabetes (correct)
- Head injury
- Birth defects
- Stroke
What was the primary source of LTC funding before the advent of the Federal Government's involvement?
What was the primary source of LTC funding before the advent of the Federal Government's involvement?
- Private businesses
- Charitable organizations (correct)
- State governments
- Religious organizations
During the Great Depression in the 1930s, why did some sponsoring organizations stop providing LTC?
During the Great Depression in the 1930s, why did some sponsoring organizations stop providing LTC?
What type of care was provided in almshouses (poor houses) before 1935 in the USA?
What type of care was provided in almshouses (poor houses) before 1935 in the USA?
What prompted the need for the Federal Government to deliver healthcare during the Great Depression?
What prompted the need for the Federal Government to deliver healthcare during the Great Depression?
What is the main purpose of DRGs in patient classification?
What is the main purpose of DRGs in patient classification?
How many mutually exclusive DRGs are currently used in Medicare's PPS?
How many mutually exclusive DRGs are currently used in Medicare's PPS?
What does the relative weight assigned to each DRG in Medicare's PPS compare to?
What does the relative weight assigned to each DRG in Medicare's PPS compare to?
How does the prospective payment system encourage hospitals to treat patients?
How does the prospective payment system encourage hospitals to treat patients?
What effect did the prospective payment system have on home health care?
What effect did the prospective payment system have on home health care?
Why did hospitals have to dismiss Medicare patients quickly under the prospective payment system?
Why did hospitals have to dismiss Medicare patients quickly under the prospective payment system?
What was the impact of the Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) on hospitals?
What was the impact of the Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) on hospitals?
Why did the growth in home care significantly increase between 1983-1998?
Why did the growth in home care significantly increase between 1983-1998?
What was the primary reason for hospitals needing to discharge patients sooner?
What was the primary reason for hospitals needing to discharge patients sooner?
What classification system was developed using 383 major diagnostic categories based on ICD-10 codes?
What classification system was developed using 383 major diagnostic categories based on ICD-10 codes?
Which factor did NOT contribute to the growth in home care between 1983-1998?
Which factor did NOT contribute to the growth in home care between 1983-1998?
What is the main purpose of the Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) for hospitals?
What is the main purpose of the Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) for hospitals?
What is the estimated average cost per year for nursing home care?
What is the estimated average cost per year for nursing home care?
How many days does SNF pay for after a hospitalization according to Medicare?
How many days does SNF pay for after a hospitalization according to Medicare?
What is required for patients to be eligible for Medicaid in terms of their assets?
What is required for patients to be eligible for Medicaid in terms of their assets?
What is the main concept behind 'Aging in Place'?
What is the main concept behind 'Aging in Place'?
Which program provides comprehensive medical and social services for those eligible for nursing home care?
Which program provides comprehensive medical and social services for those eligible for nursing home care?
What is the main feature of PACE as an alternative to nursing home care?
What is the main feature of PACE as an alternative to nursing home care?
What is the relationship between a patient and a pharmacist in pharmaceutical care?
What is the relationship between a patient and a pharmacist in pharmaceutical care?
In terms of TPNs, what must a patient do to be eligible for coverage in federally sponsored programs?
In terms of TPNs, what must a patient do to be eligible for coverage in federally sponsored programs?
What was the heart of the educational reform in pharmaceutical care in the late 1980s-present?
What was the heart of the educational reform in pharmaceutical care in the late 1980s-present?
What is the primary incentive for private third party payers to reimburse for home care services?
What is the primary incentive for private third party payers to reimburse for home care services?
What aspect of home care services is negotiated in Managed Care Organizations?
What aspect of home care services is negotiated in Managed Care Organizations?
Which benefit is required under Medicaid according to the text?
Which benefit is required under Medicaid according to the text?
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