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Results 1 - 10 of 262 for Health care system
  1. Health Statistics (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... health care The quality and efficiency of our health care system Health care costs, including how much the government, employers, and individuals pay for health care. It could include how poor health can affect the ... questions to help you understand the statistics and what they are showing.
  2. Health Literacy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Knowledge of medical words Understanding of how the health care system works Ability to communicate with health care providers Ability to find health information, which ...
  3. Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service (National Library of Medicine)  
    We all want high-quality health care, but it's hard to know how to choose. There are many things to consider, including: What your insurance covers Whether ...
  4. Palliative Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    Palliative care is treatment of the discomfort, symptoms, and stress of serious illness. It provides relief from distressing symptoms including: Pain Shortness ...
  5. Home Care Services (National Library of Medicine)  
    Home care is care that allows a person with special needs to stay in their home. It might be for people who are getting older (aging in place). It could also ...
  6. Managed Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    Managed care plans are a type of health insurance. They have contracts with health care providers and medical facilities to provide care for members at reduced ...
  7. Hospice Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... expected to live 6 months or less. Hospice care can take place: At home At a hospice center In a hospital In a skilled nursing facility NIH: National Cancer Institute
  8. Endometriosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that you have endometriosis. First, however, your health care provider will ask about your symptoms ... National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  9. Hyperglycemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... blood glucose level Get regular checkups with your health care team
  10. Medicaid (National Library of Medicine)  
    Medicaid is government health insurance that helps many low-income people in the United States to pay their medical bills. The Federal government sets up general ...
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