Introduction To PHCY609- The
US Healthcare System Study
Set Exam
US Healthcare System - Answer The system of healthcare delivery in the United States
Healthcare Costs - Answer The expenses associated with providing healthcare services
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Answer The total value of goods and services
produced in a country in a given period
Legg Mason - Answer A company specializing in medical real estate
National Health Expenditures - Answer The total amount of money spent on healthcare
in a country
ACA (Affordable Care Act) - Answer Legislation aimed at expanding access to
healthcare and improving its affordability
Medication Optimization - Answer The process of improving patient care and reducing
healthcare costs through the optimal use of medications
Non-adherence - Answer Failure to follow prescribed medication regimens
Chronic Condition - Answer A long-term medical condition that requires ongoing
management
Pharmacist - Answer A healthcare professional who specializes in medication
management
Value-based Care - Answer A healthcare delivery model that focuses on improving
patient outcomes while reducing costs
Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) - Answer An organization that manages prescription
drug benefits for health insurance plans
Pharmacist - Answer A healthcare professional who specializes in medication
management
Healthcare Reform - Answer Efforts to improve the healthcare system through changes
in policy and practice
Team-based Care - Answer A healthcare delivery model that involves collaboration
among different healthcare professionals
, Care Coordination - Answer The organization and management of healthcare services
to ensure seamless and efficient care
Connected Care Models - Answer Healthcare models that leverage technology to
improve communication and coordination among healthcare providers
Course Objectives - Answer The specific goals and learning outcomes of the PHCY609
course
Industrialized Countries - Answer Developed nations with advanced economies and
infrastructure
Health Policy - Answer The decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve
specific healthcare goals
Payment Models - Answer The methods used to reimburse healthcare providers for their
services
Pharmaceutical Benefits Managers (PBMs) - Answer Organizations that negotiate drug
prices and manage prescription drug benefits for health insurance plans
Therapy Optimization - Answer The process of maximizing the benefits of a medication
while minimizing its risks
Healthcare System - Answer The network of organizations, institutions, and resources
involved in providing healthcare services
Regulatory Agencies - Answer Government bodies responsible for creating and
enforcing rules and regulations in the healthcare industry
Administrative Agencies - Answer Government bodies responsible for managing and
overseeing the day-to-day operations of healthcare organizations
Medication Reimbursement Models - Answer Payment models that determine how
healthcare providers are reimbursed for the medications they prescribe
Class Session Structure - Answer The format and organization of each class session in
the PHCY609 course
Course Assessments - Answer The methods used to evaluate students' understanding
and knowledge in the PHCY609 course
Partnership for Population Health (P4P) - Answer A program that focuses on improving
population health outcomes through collaboration and innovation
Group Project - Answer A collaborative assignment that requires students to work
together to solve a problem or complete a task
Exam - Answer A formal assessment that tests students' knowledge and understanding
of course material
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