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The Influence of
Healthcare Policy on
Healthcare and Economics
Touro University By Jessica Phelps
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Public Health InsuranceMedicare
Health insurance for aged and disabledMedicaid
Health insurance for economically disadvantagedIndian Health InsuranceVeterans Administration Health Systems
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Medicare PartsA: pays for inpatient hospitalizations, hospice, home health, and skilled nursingB: pays for doctor appointments, outpatient patient servicesC: Medicare Advantage Program
Expands beneficiaries options for participation in private sector health care plans
D: helps pay for prescription drugs
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MedicaidInsurance for low-income people
Eligibility determined by income
At 138% of federal poverty level
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ChipInsurance coverage for uninsured children not eligible for Medicaid
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InfrastructureHospitals
Non-profit communityFor-profit communityState & local government community hospitalsFederal government Psychiatric hospitalsLong-term careInstitutional hospitals
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Infrastructure Nursing Homes
Majority are for-profitPopulation
2.9% of over-65 individuals10.7% of over-85 individualsWomen 67% of residents15% under 65 years old
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Private Health InsuranceObtained as benefit of employment
Provided as group insuranceManaged care
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)
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Managed CareHMO
Fee-for-service reimbursementPrimary care provider gatekeeper of care
Must get referrals for specialty care
Access to providers and hospitals in-network
PPOFlexibility when choosing doctor or hospitalsNo referrals requiredHigher premiums and deductibles
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Affordable Care Act (ACA)Competitive health insurance marketplace
Provides access to group insuranceComparison of plansFinancial assistance
End discriminationInsurance companies can’t deny care based on health status, gender, wages or preexisting conditions
Require coverage for preventative care and vaccines
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ACARequires a minimum essential coverage
Requires inviduals and dependents to obtain health insuranceNon-compliant individuals face a tax penalty
Expands Medicaid and CHIPEliminates lifetime and annual limits on benefitsExtends dependent coverage to age 26 under parent’s plan
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The Uninsured
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Safety Net ProvidersServe uninsured, underinsured low income Medicaid recipientsShortage of primary care providers
Due to low repayments thus lower salariesDue to ACA, funding for these facilities may be adversely affected
This will negatively effect the population served
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