BIOL 235 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, Joint Commission, Otoscope
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Nurses need a license in every state they practice in. Joint commission (jcaho: set quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities, professional standards review organizations- monitor health care services provided, healthcare financing mechanisms, public federally funded programs, affordable care act (obamacare) Providing opportunities for uninsured to become insured at an affordable cost: states children"s health insurance. Covers uninsured children up to 19 years old at a low cost to parents. Eligibility: >65 years old or on disability for more than 2 years or have als or on dialysis. Part a: inpatient hospital, limited skilled care nursing care, home health (hospital insurance) Part b: outpatient care, diagnostic services, ot/pt (medical insurance) Part c: combination of parts a and b, optional private insurance (medicare advantage plan) Part d: prescription drugs (medications: levels of health care. Focuses on educating and equipping clients to reduce or control risk factors for disease.
