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| a method for delivering nursing care in which the nurse is responsible for a case load of clients across the health care continuum |
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| an insurance plan where the client pays a percentage of the payment and some other group (eg, employer, government) pays the additional percentage |
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| Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) |
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| a Medicare payments system to hospitals and physicians which establishes fees according to diagnosis |
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| the totality of services offered by all health disciplines |
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| Health maintenance organization (HMO) |
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| a group health care agency that provides basic and supplemental health maintenance and treatment services to voluntary enrollees |
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| Independent practice association (IPA) |
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| provide care in offices, clients pay a fixed prospective payment and IPA pays the provider. Earnings or losses are assumed by the IPA |
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| Integrated delivery systems (IDS) |
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| systems that incorporates acute care services, home health care, extended and skilled care facilities, and outpatient services |
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| Licensed vocational (practical) nurse (LVN/LPN) |
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| a nurse who practices under the supervision of a registered nurse, providing basic direct technical care to clients |
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| a method of organizing care delivery that emphasizes communication and coordination of care among all health care team members |
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| a United States federal public assistance program paid out of general taxes and administered through the individual states to provide health care for those who require financial assistance |
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| a national and state health insurance program for United States residents over 65 years of age |
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| delivery model that brings all services and care providers to the client |
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| Preferred provider arrangements (PPA) |
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| similar to PPOs but PPAs can contract with individual health care providers; the plan can be limited or unlimited |
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| Preferred provider organization (PPO) |
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| a group of physicians or a hospital that provides companies with health services at a discounted rate |
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| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
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| special payments for people with disabilities, those who are blind, people who are not eligible for Social Security; these payments are not restricted to health care costs |
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