Swallowing assessment and management — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Do patients with point of service (POS) insurance plans require PCP referral for specialist visits?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 2: 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 3: Medi-_____ is state/federal assistance for people with limited income/resources

Answer: caid

Flashcard 4: What is the most common cause of hospital readmission in patients with private insurance?_____

Answer: Maintenance of chemo-/radiotherapy

Flashcard 5: Which major medical insurance plan has the cheapest monthly premiums and copays/deductibles?_____

Answer: Health maintenance organization

Flashcard 6: Stroke ≤ 4.5 hrs = _____ Stroke > 4.5 hrs = _____

Answer: tPA

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