Access to Care 2

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What are the 4 categories for Access to Care Issues?

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1. Geographic/Informational Issues 2. Issues related to appointment availability 3. Issues occurred during the appointment 4. Issues related to Clinical Continuity

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What type of issue is expressed when a member says, 'I called the providers from the list, and they are not accepting new patients'?

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Issue related to appointment availability

Front

What documentation should be used to confirm if Dr. Smith is in network with a member's plan?

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Tagging Dr. Smith in the provider task and notating that the provider's full name is PAR with the member's plan.

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What is an example of an Issue Occurred During the Appointment?

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Long wait times.

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Which of the following is an example of an issue related to appointment availability?

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Member has difficulty scheduling an appointment within a reasonable time frame.

Front

Define Geographic/Informational Issues in Access to Care.

Back

Challenges related to the location of healthcare providers and the availability of information about them.

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What does Clinical Continuity refer to in healthcare?

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The ongoing relationship between a patient and their healthcare provider, ensuring consistent care.

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What is an example of an issue related to a member's premium amount?

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Concerns about the affordability of monthly insurance payments.

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What does 'PAR' stand for in healthcare provider terms?

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Participating Provider, meaning the provider is contracted with the insurance plan.

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What is the significance of appointment availability in Access to Care?

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It affects a member's ability to receive timely medical attention.