NCHSE FINAL EXAM REVIEW
diagnostic related groups (DRGs) - Answer -patients with certain diagnoses are
classified in one payment group
telemedicie - Answer -allows interactive services for providers and patients in different
locations
complementary therapy - Answer -used with conventional therapy
alternative therapy - Answer -used in place of conventional therapy
holistic - Answer -mind, body, spirit
homeopathic - Answer -ability of body to heal through actions of immune system
(alternative medicine)
managed care - Answer -designed to reduce the cost of health care while providing
access to certain providers
JCAHO - Answer -Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(hospital accreditation)
tricare - Answer -military insurance
nonprofit agency - Answer -supported by donations
deductible - Answer -amount paid by patient before the insurance company begins
co-insurance - Answer -percentages shared by patient and insurance company (80/20)
co-payment - Answer -amount paid by patient at each visit
PPO - Answer -type of manages care plan, contract with certain [providers to provide
care at a lower rate
HMO - Answer -directed more toward preventive care services, uses metwork of
providers
medicaid - Answer -insurance for those over with low incomes or physical disability
medicare - Answer -insurance for those over 65
TRICARE - Answer -military insurance
diagnostic related groups (DRGs) - Answer -patients with certain diagnoses are
classified in one payment group
telemedicie - Answer -allows interactive services for providers and patients in different
locations
complementary therapy - Answer -used with conventional therapy
alternative therapy - Answer -used in place of conventional therapy
holistic - Answer -mind, body, spirit
homeopathic - Answer -ability of body to heal through actions of immune system
(alternative medicine)
managed care - Answer -designed to reduce the cost of health care while providing
access to certain providers
JCAHO - Answer -Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(hospital accreditation)
tricare - Answer -military insurance
nonprofit agency - Answer -supported by donations
deductible - Answer -amount paid by patient before the insurance company begins
co-insurance - Answer -percentages shared by patient and insurance company (80/20)
co-payment - Answer -amount paid by patient at each visit
PPO - Answer -type of manages care plan, contract with certain [providers to provide
care at a lower rate
HMO - Answer -directed more toward preventive care services, uses metwork of
providers
medicaid - Answer -insurance for those over with low incomes or physical disability
medicare - Answer -insurance for those over 65
TRICARE - Answer -military insurance
