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Unit 1 Healthcare System & Radiography Profession

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Total cards: 22•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Fee for service

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Insurance companies reimburse the patient within limits of the policy *High premiums *Not cost effective

#2
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Preventative Healthcare

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Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) *Regimented process with contracted providers *Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

#3
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Medicare

Back (Answer)

Federal healthcare insurance for people 65+ *Multiple plan options *Some are standard, additional benefits are additional cost to the insured

#4
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Medicaid

Back (Answer)

Federal program to assist the indigent(poor) with healthcare costs

#5
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Public facilities

Back (Answer)

Government run (federal/ state)

#6
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Private facilities

Back (Answer)

For profit vs non-profit

#7
Front (Question)

“Short Stay” hospitals

Back (Answer)

Diagnostic Procedures or Minor Surgical Procedures

#8
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Home healthcare Extended care facility

Back (Answer)

Nursing homes

#9
Front (Question)

Other facilities

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-Foster care facilities -Skilled nursing facilities

#10
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Referring Physician

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Physician who sends patient to the hospital or writes order for tests

#11
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Attending Physician

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*Oversees patient care while in the facility *Can bring in specialists *Hospitalists are staff physicians who serve in this capacity *Prescribe therapeutic procedures

#12
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Medical students

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Currently enrolled in first 4 years of medical school and working on their “clinicals”

#13
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Interns

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Medical school graduates gaining clinical experience

#14
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Residents

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Licensed physicians in an educational program seeking a specialty *Family Practice *Radiology

#15
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Fellows

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Licensed physicians, completed residency seeking advanced training *Ex: Interventional Radiology

#16
Front (Question)

Radiology structure in order

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Radiologist Department Director Radiology Manager Lead Technologist Lead Radiographer Staff Radiographer Support Personnel

#17
Front (Question)

ASRT(American Society of Radiologic Technologists)

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Nationally recognized organization *Contribute to your education *Promote professional advancement *Lobby and fight to preserve our profession *Public relations

#18
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ARRT(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

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National credentialing body *Establish minimum standards *Every year *24 hours CE every 2 years

#19
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Texas Medical Board

Back (Answer)

Issue State Licensure Limited vs. MRT

#20
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Joint Commission Facilities

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-Formerly known as JCAHO -Making sure institution meets criteria for equipment, staff, safety, funding management, patient care

#21
Front (Question)

JRCERT

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Educational programs *Establish minimum educational standards *Conduct inspections *Places value on the diploma *Provides accreditation for healthcare institutions

#22
Front (Question)

HMO vs PPO

Back (Answer)

-HMO: provide complete and comprehensive heath care for the cost of the premium and a small fee called a copayment for each visit, preventative healthcare and other needed health services -PPO: a system that offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers