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An American non-profit public broadcasting television service
A person who has been admitted to a hospital or other health facility, for a period of at least 24 hours.
Industry:Health care
A "cap" or limit on the amount of services that may be provided. It may be the maximum cost or number of days that a service or treatment is covered.
Industry:Health care
A hospital, often located in a rural area, that provides a limited set of medical and surgical services.
Industry:Health care
Healthcare, personal care and social services provided to people who have a chronic illness or disability and do not have full functional capacity. This care can take place in an institution or at home, on a long-term basis.
Industry:Health care
Coverage for medical professionals which pays the costs of legal fees and/or any damages assessed by the court in a lawsuit brought against a professional who has been charged with negligence.
Industry:Health care
This term describes many types of health insurance, including HMOs and PPOs. They control the use of health services by their members so that they can contain healthcare costs and/or improve the quality of care.
Industry:Health care
Law requiring that a health plan or insurance carrier must offer a particular procedure or type of coverage.
Industry:Health care
An assessment of a person's or family's income or assets so that it can be determined if they are eligible to receive public support, such as Medicaid.
Industry:Health care
A person who does not have insurance and is not covered by Medicaid, Medicare or other public programs.
Industry:Health care
A privately-purchased health insurance policy available to Medicare beneficiaries to cover costs of care that Medicare does not pay. Some policies cover additional costs, such as preventive care, prescription drugs, or at-home care.
Industry:Health care
