CAHIMS Exam Study Guide 96 Questions And Answers
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Single Payer System
Ex: Medicare
The government pays for healthcare, owns the facilities, and employs the professionals
The government pays for healthcare, owns the facilities, and employs the professionals
Socialized Medicine
Ex: Veterans Health Administration
Government Mandates
The government mandates that all citizens purchase health insurance from private/public health insurers
(Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Switzerland)
(Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Switzerland)
Hybrid Systems
Combine elements of single payer systems with private insurance mandates. Government provides a standard set of care with the options of supplemental private insurance.
(Australia, France, Singapore, Sweden, UK)
(Australia, France, Singapore, Sweden, UK)
U.S. Healthcare
Mixed healthcare model that offers both public and private healthcare services.
Public Healthcare - U.S.
managed by local, state or federal government bodies and publicly funded.
Private Healthcare - U.S.
Non-profit or for-profit, privately owned and funded.
Primary Care
Entry point into healthcare - includes screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic health problems.
Secondary Care
More specialized care - includes surgery, cardiology, etc.
Tertiary Care
Complex/highly specialized care - includes trauma centers, burn centers, and neonatal care.