6. HHeeaalltthhccaarree AAggeenncciieess
in-patient
government
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non-profit
for-profit
international
national
state
local
out-patient
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15. GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt HHeeaalltthhccaarree
AAggeenncciieess
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NN.. CC.. DDepartment of HHealth and HHuman SServices
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Functions to provide many services:
Adoption Medicaid
Deaf/blind services Mental health services
Emergency services Pregnancy services
Food and nutrition services Senior centers
In-Homes Aides Vital records
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/index.htm
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16. GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt HHeeaalltthhccaarree
AAggeenncciieess
-- SSttaattee --
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NN.. CC.. DDepartment of HHealth and HHuman SServices
(NCDHHS)
Functions to provide information:
Disease and health information Safety
End of life issues Teen issues
Environmental health Wellness
Minority health
www.dhhs.state.nc.us/index.htm
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17. GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt HHeeaalltthhccaarree
AAggeenncciieess
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County Health Department
Functions:
Provides services
Communicable disease control Laboratory services
Health inspections Oral health
Immunizations Woman and child health
Provides information
Health education
Statistics related to health, birth and death
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33. PPrriivvaattee HHeeaalltthhccaarree AAggeenncciieess
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Life expectancy
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Patient care
Family care
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Provide healthcare to everyone. Children, women, men, elderly, unemployed, and disabled. Often seen in other countries as National healthcare Plan (Europe and Canada) No cost to the patient, but high taxes!
Predominate system in the United States, but US uses a combination of public and private funding. Individuals purchase health insurance plan and/or pay out-of-pocket.
Government agencies are supported by taxes.
Sponsored by the United Nations
Compile statistics related to disease
Publish health information
Investigate health problems worldwide
Established in 1991
Research quality of healthcare delivery
Identify standards of treatment
Non-Profit Agencies are supported by donations, fees, fundraisers and grants. They usually focus on one disease or a related group of disorders. Non-profit agencies participate in research, public awareness and patient services.
Non-Profit Agencies are supported by donations, fees, fundraisers and grants. They usually focus on one disease or a related group of disorders. Non-profit agencies participate in research, public awareness and patient services.
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Palliative care, death with dignity
Counseling for the family and support after the patient’s death
Mostly care for young, healthy students.
Provide care for acute illness and injury.
Provide health maintenance procedures such as physicals, and immunizations.
Promote healthy behaviors, educate
Counseling services