Allied Health
by William Arreola
1. Describe the history of allied health careers and their roles in the future of medicine.
2. Discuss how ARRA and HITECH policies are affecting medicine today.
3. Understand the importance of medical record interoperability.
4. Define professionalism.
5. Explain ethics, specifically the four pillars of medical ethics.
6. Know what federal and state agencies are responsible for regulating different aspects of the healthcare marketplace.
7. Discuss the changes in the American healthcare experience.
8. List the personal characteristics required to work as a successful allied health professional.
9. Outline the principles of medical ethics.
10. Discuss how HIPAA legislation affects medical practices today.
11. Discuss how PPACA legislation affects the practice of medicine and how Americans will buy health insurance in the future.
12. Describe the difference between an ACO and a medical home.
13. Describe safety issues that allied health professionals must be aware of.
