Navigating the Legal and Financial Landscape of U.S. Healthcare
Gain foundational knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on financial and linguistic access to empower effective interpretation in clinical settings.
Introduction to GLOBO University
Welcome and Introduction to the US Health Care System
Learning Objectives
US Health Care System
The Two Pillars of Patient Access
The Financial Maze
The Right to Understand
The Interpreter's Critical Position
Private & Commercial Insurance
Public Payers (Medicare & Medicaid)
Foundational Laws: Title VI and the ADA
Healthcare's Civil Rights Law: Section 1557
The Flow of Money & Care
From Theory to the Exam Room
The Front Desk Encounter: The Financial Gateway
The Clinical Intake: Nurses & Medical Assistant
The Provider Encounter: Diagnosis & Treatment
A High-Stakes Process: Informed Consent
A High-Stakes Process: The Hospital Discharge
Navigating Pharmacy and Medications
The Role of Social Work & Case Management
Explaining Advanced Directives
Best Practices for Managing Information Flow
Ethical Boundaries with Financial Questions
Upholding Legal Standards: The Interpreter's Role
Professional Advocacy vs. Overstepping Boundaries
Interpreter Self-Care: Managing Systemic Stress