Outpatient (Ambulatory) Services are becoming more prevalent in healthcare. Review the types of outpatient services available in the US (choose one: Home health Agencies or Hospital-Based Outpatient Clinics). Choose one of the services and answer the following questions in narrative form. Describe the type of outpatient organization you chose along with the focus of care (service). Is there a target audience? Discuss 2 examples of service offered at this organization. Give an example of what is covered or not covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Outpatient services are medical procedures or tests that can be done in a medical center without an overnight stay. Many procedures and tests can be done in a few hours. Outpatient services include:
- Wellness and prevention, such as counseling and weight-loss programs.
- Diagnoses, such as lab tests and MRI scans.
- Treatment, such as some surgeries
- Rehabilitation, such as drug or alcohol rehab
OUTPATIENT SERVICE NAME: Intensive Outpatient Organization
LOCATION: NEW YORK (US)
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides a higher level of care for individuals needing more than just once weekly therapy. Designed for patients with complex or severe anxiety, OCD, depression, and/or personality disorders who are looking for quick results, our personalized, accelerated treatment program has two tracks: Individual Therapy and Group Therapy. Individual therapy involves multiple extended-length sessions per week. Group therapy involves a daily 90-minute CBT/DBT skills group, plus one hour per week of case management. Patients are welcome to participate in both Individual and Group tracks simultaneously.
YES, is there a target audience
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