Define Medicaid. What will be an ideal ...

[sjones]

Define Medicaid.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In the emergency department, ________ quickly prioritize patient needs, determining how long treatment can be delayed without deterioration of the condition of the patient.
 
  A) admitting clerks
  B) receptionists
  C) physicians
  D) triage nurses
  E) None of the above

[voltaire123]

Answer to Question 1

Medicaid is a jointly funded, federal-state health insurance for certain low-income and needy people. It covers approximately 36 million individuals including children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments. Medicaid resembles managed care, in that the patient is restricted to a network of providers, must get a preauthorization for procedures, and needs referrals to see any specialist.

Answer to Question 2

D