Match the term with the definition or description:
-A network of doctors and hospitals that shares responsibility for providing care to patients

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An accountable care organization (ACO) is a network of doctors and hospitals that work together and share responsibility for providing care to patients.

Answer: B
 Ambulatory care refers to medical care provided in an outpatient setting, such as a clinic or doctor's office, rather than in a hospital.

Answer: C
 Assisted living refers to a type of long-term care facility that provides assistance with activities of daily living, but not medical care.

Answer: D
 Home health care involves providing medical care or assistance with activities of daily living to patients in their own homes.

Answer: E
 Short-stay hospitals are hospitals that are primarily focused on providing acute care, and where patients typically stay for a short period of time (a few days to a few weeks).

Answer: F
 "Docs in a box" is a term used to refer to walk-in clinics or urgent care centers.

Answer: G
 The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986 (EMTALA) is a federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment to anyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay.

Answer: H
 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency responsible for regulating the safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices, and other consumer products.

Match the Term with the Definition or Description