Chaa exam stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Accepting Assignment - ANSWER-When a provider agrees to accept the allowable charges as the full fee and cannot charge the patient the difference between the insurance payment and the provider's normal fee. Access - ANSWER-The Patient's ability to obtain medical care. The ease of access is determined by such components as the availability of medical services and their acceptability to the patient, the location of health care facilities, transportation, hours of operation and cost of care. ...

ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENT - ANSWER-When a provider agrees to accept the allowable charges as the full fee and cannot charge the patient the difference between the insurance payment and the provider's normal fee. Acute Care - ANSWER-Medical attention given to patients with conditions of sudden onset that demand urgent attention or care of limited duration when the patient's health and wellness would deteriorate without treatment. The care is generally short-term rather than long-term or chronic c...