Health Care Systems

History of Health Care

Hippocrates – Father of Medicine

-developed organized method of studying body

-recorded signs and symptoms of diseases

-created high standard of ethics (Hippocratic Oath)

Edward Jenner (1749-1823)- developed a

vaccine for small pox in 1796

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)-founder

of modern nursing; began

professional education of

nurses

Joseph Lister (1827-1912)-started using

disinfectants and antiseptics

during surgery to prevent

infection in 1865

Clara Barton (1821-1912) – founded the

American Red Cross in 1881

Jonas Salk (1914-1995) – developed the

polio vaccine in 1952

Types of Health Care Facilities

• Hospitals

• Long-term care facilities (elderly)

• Medical/Dental Offices

• Clinics

• Emergency Care Services

• Laboratories

• Hospice

• Rehabilitation Facilities

Government Health Agencies1. World Health Organization (WHO)-international agency

sponsored by the United Nations; investigates serious health problems in the world

2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services- deals with health problems in U.S. onlyA. National Institute of Health (NIH) – researches diseaseB. Center for Disease Control (CDC) – concerned with the spread and control of disease

3. Health Departments (state and local) – provides health services as directed by national organization; immunizations, statistics, education, clinics, inspections

Health InsurancePremium – amount paid for coverage (paid to insurance

company)Deductible/copayment – amount paid to healthcare

provider for service provided

Government Health InsuranceMedicare – hospital care for individuals over the age of 65

OR and disabled person who has received SS benefits for at least 2 yearsType A – hospital/home healthType B – doctor’s services, outpatient therapy (has a premium and a 20% deductible)

Medicaid – operated by states; provides health care for anyone on welfare, physically disabled, blind

Workman’s Compensation – operated by state; pays injured worker’s for lost wages