Stakeholders in the US health care system questions with correct answers

Who are the stakeholders of health care? - Answer Central, are the patients. Physicians, Pharmacists, Policy makers, Providers, Payers/plans What is ambulatory health services? - Answer Care that "walking" patients may receive, thus, care that does not require institutionalization. Why is ambulatory care important? - Answer It is the first step into the health care system for most people. Primary and secondary care make up ambulatory health services, that is education to prevent a condition and minimal health intervention to make sure the condition does not worsen. Ambulatory care is less expensive. Has ambulatory care been adopted? - Answer Ambulatory health services is surpassing managed care, proven by statistics that show more people are being seen in settings other than hospitals for routine check ups and specialty concerns. 70% of visits in ambulatory care result in at least one prescription, the most common being analgesics. Describe the utilization of ambulatory care. - Answer Gender: females visit more than males (pregnancy, culture, sociological factors) Age: more visits from the middle aged (45-64 y.o) than the elderly, whose health concerns may require hospitalization (medicare part A) & children, for immunizations, check ups, etc.