Ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke differentiation — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Which part of Medicare provides **hospital insurance**, covering items such as inpatient care and **hospice care**?

Answer: Part A

Extra: Medicare coverage parts: - **Part A**: Hospital insurance (inpatient stays, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice care). - **Part B**: Medical insurance (physician fees, outpatient services, and preventive care). - **Part C**: Medicare Advantage (private insurance plans that provide the benefits of Parts A and B). - **Part D**: Prescription drug coverage. *Note: Even if a patient has Medicare Part C, hospice care is still typically covered under Part A.*

Flashcard 2: Which healthcare payment model involves patients paying for each individual service at a pre-determined, discounted rate?_____

Answer: Discounted fee-for-service

Flashcard 3: Which major medical insurance plan denies payment for any service that does not meet evidence-based guidelines?_____

Answer: Health maintenance organization

Flashcard 4: Stroke ≤ 4.5 hrs = _____ Stroke > 4.5 hrs = _____

Answer: tPA

Extra: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/neurology/stroke/acquire?ref=anki